CREAMY POLENTA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

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This delicious and easy side dish goes incredibly well with braised meat. It makes any meal feel a little more elevated.-Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup cream, milk and salt. Bring to a low simmer. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. , Pour polenta into a 3-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cook, covered, on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1/3 cup. Just before serving, stir cheese and the remaining cream and butter into polenta. To serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Valon Sylaj
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I would not recommend this recipe. There are better polenta recipes out there.


Rj Sujon
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This recipe is a fail. The polenta was too thick and the balsamic glaze was too sweet.


Zenani Zeno
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I followed the recipe exactly and the polenta turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shuro Shuro
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The polenta was a little bland for my taste, but the balsamic glaze helped to add some flavor.


Krishna Puri
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Grace Karen Wangari
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I love this recipe! The polenta is so creamy and the balsamic glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Rayhan king
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


ayanda Sentso
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy polenta and tangy balsamic glaze were a perfect combination.


farhanali Farhan
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I've made this polenta recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tayab Gujjar
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The polenta was creamy and rich, and the balsamic glaze added a lovely tang. Everyone raved about it.


Adedara Ayomide
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. My family loved it!


Geometry sten
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This creamy polenta with balsamic glaze was an absolute delight! The polenta was cooked to perfection, creamy and smooth, with a hint of corn flavor. The balsamic glaze added a wonderful tangy sweetness that complemented the polenta beautifully. A de