basic cheese polenta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• in a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. grease a loaf pan.
• bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
• let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.