# Cheesy Polenta

Giada's creamy parmesan polenta adds a touch of rustic elegance to ANY meal!

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 9 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2.5 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 0 freshly ground black pepper

## Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt.
2. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat.
5. Add the cheese, milk, butter and parsley.
6. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

## Equipment

- large heavy pot
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7b4tPi2ENKg&pp=ygUUR29yZG9uIHJhbXN5IHBvbGVudGE%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f7b00563-8eef-410e-8d43-7996e98887e1
- Extracted: 2025-02-10

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