Polenta with Fresh Herbs and White Cheddar Cheese

Polenta with Fresh Herbs and White Cheddar Cheese
Polenta with Fresh Herbs and White Cheddar Cheese
Regarded as peasant food for centuries, polenta achieved culinary stardom in the past few years, thanks to widespread exploration of all aspects of Italian gastronomy. Polenta can be enjoyed in its soft, creamy state right after being prepared; or it can be chilled in a loaf pan, sliced and cooked on a grill or griddle. Try this soft version with sausages. The coarse polenta specified is sometimes labeled "stone-ground corn grits."
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 side-dish servings
Cheese Herb Cheddar Cornmeal Fall Healthy Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Carbohydrate 39 g(13%)
  • Cholesterol 29 mg(10%)
  • Fat 12 g(19%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 15 g(31%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
  • Sodium 654 mg(27%)
  • Calories 323

Preparation Combine broth, all herbs, garlic and salt in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Gradually sprinkle in polenta, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until polenta is thick and creamy and begins to pull away from sides of pan, whisking often, about 25 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper and serve. *If unavailable, use 1 2/3 cups regular cornmeal and cook for about 12 minutes.

Preparation Combine broth, all herbs, garlic and salt in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Gradually sprinkle in polenta, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until polenta is thick and creamy and begins to pull away from sides of pan, whisking often, about 25 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper and serve. *If unavailable, use 1 2/3 cups regular cornmeal and cook for about 12 minutes.