Quick and Easy Cheesy Polenta
This quick and easy cheesy polenta recipe is ultra creamy, packed with parmesan cheese, and made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish for cozy short ribs, spicy Italian sausage, chicken marbella or even a crispy sheet pan veggie situation.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Polenta
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter plus more for serving
- ½ cup Mascarpone Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (plus more for serving)
- ½ cup Whole Milk optional, for thinning
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 3 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and slowly whisk in the polenta to prevent clumping. Stir continuously as you pour.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook the polenta, stirring every minute or so, until it thickens and becomes tender. This should take about 10–20 minutes (or shorter) depending on the brand of your polenta.
- Once the polenta is fully cooked, remove from heat and stir in the mascarpone and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- If the polenta is too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it up to your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve warm, topped with a little extra butter and parmesan cheese.
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