Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2cupswhole milk

  • 2cupswater

  • 1 ½teaspoonskosher salt

  • 1cuppolenta or yellow cornmeal

  • 4tablespoonsunsalted butter

  • ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 4ouncessharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine milk, water, and kosher salt in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually whisk polenta into boiling milk-water mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until creamy, about 20 minutes, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent sticking.

  2. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in butter and pepper until incorporated. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
38mg
13%
Sodium
658mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
8g
16%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
209mg
16%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
105mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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