Go Back
–+ servings

How to Make Perfect Polenta: Creamy Italian Comfort

This easy, cheesy polenta recipe delivers a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's ideal for dinner parties or weeknight meals.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner,Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup coarse cornmeal polenta
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Slowly pour in the coarse cornmeal, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Once combined, reduce heat to low.
  3. Cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. The mixture should thicken and pull away from the sides.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup Parmesan until melted and ultra-creamy.
  5. Spoon into bowls or onto a platter, garnishing with extra cheese or chopped herbs as desired.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!