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Basic Cheese Polenta

SUBMITTED BY: Dawn

"Why buy polenta in a box when you can make it from scratch cheaper? A great day before dish. Once the polenta has been refrigerated serve it in a variety of different ways: sliced and fried, or even as a mashed potato or rice substitute!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 44 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  4 Hrs
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  3. Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by Southern GurL
i am not a fan of the creamy version BUT the fried version (chill atleast one hour, cut in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by SHELLYGIRL814
Holy Majoly! This is a great recipe. It was easy and flavorful. I really enjoyed it. I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Newlywedws
My first taste of polenta, was when we ate at Emerils, at Universal Studios Orlando. I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2006 by SELESTE
the best polenta ever, altho you need to monitor the salt due to difference in cheese salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by Tamara Grimes Lemasters
I really enjoyed making this! My husband is from the San Francisco Bay Area and every elegant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by JMMORTON1
Really good, the cheese makes the polenta extra creamy. I added some minced fresh garlic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by CHAMMI
Wonderful! I made "green polenta" by adding minced garlic, cilantro, and one half of a finely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2005 by AMBERROSE2
This was DELICIOSO!! It was my first time making polenta and this turned out fantastic! I took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by BAGMANDO21
I have ALSO fallen in love with this simple and GOUMET recipe!!! It is a marriage made in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2004 by HUDSON114
Super easy and tasty! Added 1/2 tsp garlic powder, pan fried in olive oil and topped with... MORE

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