Cheesy Polenta

Name: Cheesy Polenta
Ingredients: 9 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning; 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Freshly ground black pepper

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

9 cups water
1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot.
2

Add the salt.
3

Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
4

Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
5

Remove the pot from the heat.
6

Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley.
7

Stir until the butter and cheese have melted.
8

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9

Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.