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Polenta (Corn Grits)

Here's how you make Polenta (Corn Grits)
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  • Servings: 9
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 6m
    • The following recipe serves 9 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cornmeal (course ground)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream\
  • 1/2 teaspooon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (adjust to taste)
  • Dash of nutmeg or white pepper
  • 1 cup fresh sweet corn, roasted (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring water to a boil and add the cornmeal. Cook for 5 minutes, reduce the heat and add the cream.

  • Step 2: Simmer for one minute and add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.

  • Step 3: Note: The polenta may be made in advance, cooled and reheated when neeed. When reheated, you may need to add more or cream, depending on your preference.

  • Step 4: If you're making the polenta to use for Crisp Polenta Wedges, then spoon the polenta into a mini nonstick loaf pan and refrigerate. When ready to use invert the loaf pan on a plate and slice. See Crip Polenta Wedges for simple directions.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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