cheesy polenta

Name: Cheesy Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) whole milk; 1 bay leaf; salt; 1 cup(s) polenta; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup(s) shredded Havarti or Fontina; 1 lemon, zested; 1/4 cup(s) mascarpone cheese; 1/2 bunch(es) sage, chopped; butter, for serving

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Dec 8, 2025

This recipe is decadent and rich. Delicious but not for dieters. If you use instant polenta, cook according to package directions.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 bay leaf
salt
1 cup polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup shredded Havarti or Fontina
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 bunch sage, chopped
butter, for serving

How To Make cheesy polenta

Step 1

Add the milk and bay leaf to a large pot. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add a bunch of salt. Whisk in the polenta and cook for about 30 minutes until no longer grainy. You want it nice and smooth.

Step 2

Remove the bay leaf and whisk in the cheeses and the sage. Serve with a pat of butter.
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