SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SOFT POLENTA

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Enjoy this tasty polenta made with cheese, Progresso® artichoke hearts and chicken broth. A perfect Italian side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 12

Heavy-duty plastic slow cooker liner
5 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 jars (6 oz each) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar), drained, chopped
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired
Shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Line 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with slow cooker liner; spray liner with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix broth, cheese blend, cornmeal, dried basil, salt, artichokes, milk and garlic until well blended. Pour mixture into slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking. Turn off slow cooker. Stir in roasted peppers; let stand covered 30 minutes. Stir before serving. Sprinkle individual servings with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg

Flossy Ajala
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This polenta is the perfect side dish for a hearty stew or roast. It's also delicious served with grilled vegetables.


SK_Rasel_Ahammed_ Miarz
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I've made this polenta several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter night.


jerryhayes8728
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This polenta is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. It's also a delicious and versatile side dish.


VFP Cinema
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I'm a polenta lover and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.


Jaycee Jones
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Sophia Duru
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I followed the recipe exactly and my polenta turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Malik Kaleem
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This polenta was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Meri Tamang
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I've made this polenta several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover polenta and it's also a delicious side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Shahanaz Pervin
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This is my new favorite polenta recipe. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the corn.


Leaula Landry
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I made this polenta for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.


Jay Walker
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This polenta was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and herbs. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.