Cheesy Polenta
This Cheesy Polenta is a savory, delicious side dish that is gluten free and perfect for the holidays or anytime of year!
Ingredients
- 2 cups polenta
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup american cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil then stir in polenta. Keeping stirring, scrapping along the bottom and breaking up any bits. Reduce to rolling simmer and let cook for about 40-45 minutes, stirring and scraping bottom and sides of pot every 5-10 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Taste the polenta, it should have a slightly gritty texture but be soft and not have a raw taste. Add shredded cheese one cup at a time, stirring until melted. Add salt and pepper and stir again. Taste again and add more seasoning if needed.
- Serve polenta warm and topped with extra cheese. As polenta cools, it will begin to set. Reheat and stir in a tablespoon of water at a time as needed until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 393IUCalcium: 294mgIron: 1mg
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