Recipe
Side Dish
Creamy Polenta
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Description
Polenta is cooked cornmeal that can be flavored liked mashed potatoes. Historically it was a staple food in Italy, but today it's served in a variety of cuisines.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 14
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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4 c. hot water | ||
2 c. Hy-Vee half-and-half, warmed | ||
2 c. stone-ground polenta | ||
3 tbsp. Hy-Vee butter, melted | ||
1 (8 oz) pkg Hy-Vee shredded sharp cheddar cheese | ||
Hy-Vee sea salt and freshly ground Hy-Vee black pepper, optional |
Directions
- Stir together water, half-and-half, polenta and butter in a slow cooker. Stir in cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours. Stir very well. Cover and continue cooking until thick, about 30 more minutes. Stir very well and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm. Polenta will thicken upon standing.
Nutrition facts
Servings
200 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 7g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 8%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 15%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Fall 2011.