CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN

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Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt pinch baking soda (see note)
1 1/2 cups coarse-ground cornmeal (see note)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces good-quality Parmesan cheese , grated (about 2 cups), plus extra for serving
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to boil in heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in salt and baking soda. Slowly pour cornmeal into water in steady stream, while stirring back and forth with wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to lowest possible setting and cover. 2. After 5 minutes, whisk polenta to smooth out any lumps that may have formed, about 15 seconds. (Make sure to scrape down sides and bottom of pan.) Cover and continue to cook, without stirring, until grains of polenta are tender but slightly al dente, about 25 minutes longer. (Polenta should be loose and barely hold its shape but will continue to thicken as it cools.) 3. Remove from heat, stir in butter and Parmesan, and season to taste with black pepper. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

Bhadur Khan
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Yuck!


Ahmar Wilson
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I've tried many polenta recipes, but this one is by far the best. The polenta is creamy and smooth, with the perfect amount of parmesan flavor. I love that it's so easy to make, and I can always count on it to turn out perfectly.


TK Root
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Needs more salt.


Mohammed Ismail
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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to think polenta was bland and boring, but this recipe proved me wrong. The creamy parmesan sauce is divine, and the polenta is so smooth and delicious. I've already made it twice in the past week, and I'm sure i


Azzi JuTT
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My polenta was too thick.


Imran al Hossain
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The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the parmesan flavor was just right. I served it with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Ian Santana
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Not a fan of the grainy texture.


Franklin Atwater
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Easy to follow recipe, minimal ingredients. Creamy parmesan polenta is my new favorite side dish. Thank you!


David Murray
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OMG. This polenta was EVERYTHING!!! I mean, it easily rivaled many I've had at more high end restaurants. I was so impressed.


Mokete samuel Mokwai
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Meh. It was okay. Not the best polenta I've ever had.


hamda
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The polenta was smooth and creamy, with a delicious parmesan flavor. I loved that it was so easy to make, and it was the perfect side dish for my chicken.


MONETTE TURNER
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This creamy parmesan polenta recipe has become a staple in my dinner rotation.