SAVORY POLENTA

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This is from Alton Brown's show 'Good Eats'. It makes a very creamy and flavorful polenta without using too much cheese. While this is fabulous freshly made, I wouldn't recommend making in advance. When reheated, it seems grainier than when fresh.

Provided by accidental glutton

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large, oven-safe saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the red onion and salt. Saute until onions begin to turn translucent.
  • Reduce heat to low & add the garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes, making sure garlic does not burn.
  • Turn the heat up to high & add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
  • Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking.
  • Cover the saucepan and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent lumps.
  • Once the mixture is creamy, remove from the oven and add the butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the parmesan.
  • Serve.

Elijah Batts
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This polenta was a disaster! It was lumpy, bland, and just plain bad. I will never make this recipe again.


Ridoy Shekhe
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was a nice touch.


Nobusha Meme
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This polenta was a great way to use up leftover cheese. I added a few extra vegetables to the recipe and it was delicious.


aksh khan
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make, but the flavor was just average.


Dil Bdr
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This polenta was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nosipho Mkhwanazi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my polenta turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Don Waqar
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This polenta was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Ashnarayan Chaudhary
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was delicious and I loved the crispy topping.


Mariam Sarker
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this polenta again.


Sajjad Said
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I made this polenta for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. Everyone loved the cheesy, creamy texture and the savory flavor.


Destance Mahlatse
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This polenta was so good! I'm not usually a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind.


shuvo gazi
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I really enjoyed this recipe. It was easy to follow and the polenta turned out perfectly. I served it with a tomato sauce and it was delicious.


Matt Murphy
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This polenta recipe was a hit! I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and herbs, which gave it a delicious savory flavor. The polenta was also very creamy and smooth.