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Creamy Polenta

By Bruce Aidells

4.7

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)*

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low; simmer until smooth and thick, stirring almost constantly, about 18 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    • Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal; cook half as long.
TagsCornmealFlourPolentaRice & GrainsSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessSimmerBon Appétit
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