Creamy Polenta

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Polenta is coarse ground corn (grits) boiled into a porridge.

But I don’t really like the word porridge. I think it sounds like a boring breakfast meal and this Creamy Polenta is most certainly not boring.


Creamy Polenta

It starts with 2 cups of heavy cream:

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And 2 cups of water.

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Pour the cream and water into a saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer.

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Oh! I almost forgot! I added minced garlic to the liquid because, well, garlic.

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You’ll need 1 cup of polenta for the 4 cups of liquid.

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Whisk in the polenta slowly until the cream and water returns to a simmer.

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Turn the heat down to low and keep whisking:

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Still whisking . . .

After about 15 minutes it becomes thick and silky.

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Oops!

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How did that get in there?!

You don’t have to add a tablespoon of butter, but I did.

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Because, well, butter.

Sprinkle with chives (optional) and serve!

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So far I’ve eaten this with fish, scallops, and grilled beef.

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It is also good all on its own.

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This Creamy Polenta is warm, silky, and comforting … like your favorite blanket.

Creamy Polenta
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This Creamy Polenta is warm, silky, and comforting ... like your favorite blanket.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 TBSP butter, optional
  • Chives, optional
Instructions
  1. Bring the heavy cream, water, garlic, and salt to a simmer.
  2. Whisk in the polenta slowly until the cream and water returns to a simmer.
  3. Turn the heat down to low and keep whisking for about 15 minutes, or until the polenta thickens.
  4. Stir in the butter and serve.

 

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