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Creamy Polenta

Name: Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth ($0.36); 1 cup uncooked polenta ($2.35); 4 Tbsp salted butter ($0.50); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.73)

This creamy polenta has a rich flavor, creamy texture, and deep corn flavor. It's the perfect base for stews, saucy beans, and braised meats.

15 min total 5 min prep 10 min cook 4 288 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

4 cups chicken broth ($0.36)
1 cup uncooked polenta ($2.35)
4 Tbsp salted butter ($0.50)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.73)

Instructions

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1 Add the chicken broth to a pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
2 Once the broth is boiling, whisk in the polenta. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring often, for about five minutes or until it has thickened.
3 Turn the heat off and add the butter and Parmesan. Stir the butter and Parmesan into the polenta until fully melted. Taste and adjust the salt or butter as desired. Serve immediately.