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creamy cheesy polenta

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lindsey McCue
los angeles, CA

This polenta is so creamy and cheesy and delicious!! I love it!! Hope you do too! *If the polenta starts to get too thick, add more chicken stock*

(2 ratings)
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For creamy cheesy polenta

  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    fontina cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tsp
    chopped scallions
  • pinch
    kosher salt and pepper to taste

How To Make creamy cheesy polenta

  • 1
    Combine chicken stock and half and half in a heavy saucepan, heat to a gentle boil over med. heat, being careful not to burn.
  • 2
    While whisking constantly gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy.
  • 3
    Stir in butter and cheese(s) and allow cheese(s) to melt. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Spoon polenta onto serving plates or a cutting board and top with chopped scallions.

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