Best 6 Slow Cooked Mascarpone Polenta Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of slow-cooked mascarpone polenta, a culinary masterpiece that combines the rustic charm of polenta with the lusciousness of mascarpone cheese. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a creamy polenta base infused with the richness of mascarpone, Parmesan, and butter. The addition of herbs and spices adds a touch of sophistication, while the slow-cooking process ensures a velvety smooth consistency that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of mascarpone polenta recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your preferences. From the classic Italian recipe to creative twists with roasted vegetables, savory meats, and even sweet fruits, these recipes will guide you in creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course, a delectable side dish, or a luxurious vegetarian option, you'll find a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups Anson Mills polenta
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick, about 2 hours (adjust the consistency with water or stock, if necessary).
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the mascarpone, parmesan and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

SLOW-COOKER POLENTA



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This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week. -Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

13 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 cups cornmeal
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine 12 cups broth, cornmeal, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, covered, on low , 6-8 hours, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, pepper and remaining broth. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW COOKED MASCARPONE POLENTA



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Scott Conant makes his polenta in a crockpot at his restuarant to serve his guests. You can make as much as You want, and Hes says its the creamiest polental. I just added mascarpone to make it creamier. I call polenta the italian mash. Its so much easier and much less time consuming than mashed potatoes. Also a nice change.

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c polenta or cornmeal.(not fast cooking)
1 qt boiling water
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1/4-1/2 c heavy cream
1 c mascarpone cheese
s&p italian seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Remember not to use quik cooking polenta.
  • 2. Pour one quart of boiling water in med-lg crockpot. Pour polenta in a stream, and start striring and wisking.
  • 3. Put lid on and cook on low. Stir polenta every hour or so so polenta dont stick to bottom. It will appear to look done after 3 hours but isnt, cooking time 6hrs. The longer you cook the cremier the polenta. If it appears to be looking too stiff add some more heavy cream, a little at a time.
  • 4. 30 mins before serving, add the mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup heavy cream stir well. Can be turned to warm before serving dinner. Test for seasoning. May add pepper and italian seasoning. Enjoy with favorite dinner.

POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cups coarse-grained polenta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup mascarpone, softened to room temperature (18 ounces), more if desired
1 cup milk, warmed
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Pepper Mill

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan bring 5 cups water and salt to a boil then reduce to a bare simmer. Add polenta in a thin stream, stirring constantly; it will take about 10 minutes to add it all and will be fairly thick. Cook over low heat, 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Add melted butter, 4 tablespoons of the mascarpone, milk and nutmeg. Stir well.
  • Pour hot polenta mixture into a very wide, warmed serving bowl. Top decoratively with mascarpone in 8 heaping spoonfuls. Serve immediately. Pass pepper mill and a bowl of extra mascarpone, if desired.

JOHN BESH'S CREAMY POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE



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Serve this with his recipe #274305 and root vegetable ragout. Assembly for all three are included. If you use instant polenta the cooking time will be shorter.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
salt, to taste
1/2 cup organic yellow polenta (can substitute plain cornmeal)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese)

Steps:

  • Lightly season 2 cups water with salt and bring to a boil. Quickly whisk in the polenta until it has been fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the butter and allow the polenta to cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and season to taste with salt.
  • This may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave just before serving.
  • Assembly: Reheat the three components of the dish separately.
  • On each of 6 large plates, place a couple of spoonfuls of polenta in the center of the plate.
  • Carefully remove the bones from the hot ribs and place the beef short ribs over the bed of polenta.
  • In a pan over medium heat, bring the reserved braising liquid to a simmer. Once the sauce is hot, check for seasoning and, if needed, add a touch of salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce around the beef short ribs and polenta. Carefully place the root vegetable ragout on the beef. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.9

CREAMY SLOW-COOKER POLENTA WITH SAUSAGES



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The key to creamy polenta is a relatively high ratio of liquid to dried polenta: about five to one, instead of the more standard four to one. But the more liquid you use, the longer it will take the polenta to absorb it. That's why the best polenta is made in a slow cooker, where the dried corn can gently hydrate all day, with no stirring or worrying about clumps or molten splatters. In this recipe, the polenta is cooked with marinara (which is part of the liquid) and roasted red peppers. Then it's topped with quick-roasted sausages and sizzled capers and pepperoncini. If you are feeding spice-adverse kids, leave off the pepperoncini.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     sausages, vegetables, main course

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried polenta (not quick-cooking)
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the sausages
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
6 raw hot or sweet Italian sausages (pork, turkey, chicken or vegan)
1 (3.5-ounce) jar capers, drained
1/3 cup drained, pickled sliced pepperoncini, banana peppers or cherry peppers
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the polenta, roasted red peppers, marinara, garlic, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Whisk in 5 1/2 cups of water. Cook on low for 6 hours. (The polenta will keep very well on warm.)
  • About 10 or 15 minutes before you want to eat, heat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly coat an oven-safe skillet with olive oil, and roast the sausages in the skillet in the oven until sizzling and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet and put it over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add a little more oil if the pan is relatively dry. Add the capers and pepperoncini to the hot skillet with the sausages, and let the capers pop, 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir the Parmesan into the polenta. The polenta will continue to firm up as it cools; stir in a few tablespoons of water if you would like it to be looser. Serve the polenta in shallow bowls topped with sausages, capers and pepperoncini. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

Tips:

  • To achieve a creamy polenta, use a slow cooker with a low-heat setting and stir the polenta frequently during the cooking process.
  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of water when making the polenta.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. Parmesan, Asiago, or Fontina would all be great substitutes for the mascarpone.
  • Serve the polenta immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the polenta over low heat, stirring constantly until warmed through.
  • Garnish the polenta with fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme, or rosemary, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooked mascarpone polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side or a main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a comforting winter meal or a light and flavorful summer dish, this polenta is sure to please.

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