Name: Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 3/4 cup instant polenta; 3/4 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

This easy side dish pairs perfectly with our Pork Chops with Coriander-Cumin Spice Rub .

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water

3/4 cup instant polenta

3/4 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan and slowly add polenta, whisking constantly. Cook polenta over moderate heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

TagsParmesan Cheese Dairy Polenta Rice & Grains Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals Quick Simmer Cookbooks

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