Brie and Parmesan Polenta

Brie and Parmesan Polenta
Brie and Parmesan Polenta
Saint André, a French triple-cream cheese, would also be nice here instead of Brie.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Cheese Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Brie Parmesan Cornmeal Winter Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground nutmeg
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground white pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed

Preparation Bring 5 1/2 cups water, salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and creamy, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Stir in Brie and half of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until polenta thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven for 10 minutes, thinning with more water if needed.)

Preparation Bring 5 1/2 cups water, salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and creamy, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Stir in Brie and half of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until polenta thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven for 10 minutes, thinning with more water if needed.)