Soft Polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Soft Polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Enjoy creamy polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano, a touch of butter, and cornmeal in this simple, 40-min comfort meal.

200 calories/servingServing Size is 4 oz; about 1/2 cup

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Serving Size is 4 oz; about 1/2 cup

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings15

Ingredients

Servings: 15

  • 3 Tbsp Wegmans Organic Unsalted Butter

  • 1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill Organic Yellow Polenta

  • 1 Tbsp Wegmans Corn Starch

  • 1/2 cup Italian Classics Grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Cheese Shop)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 container (8 oz) Wegmans Original Cream Cheese, softened

  • 1 cup Wegmans Heavy Cream

  • 6 cups water

Ingredients

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15

Price per serving

$0

Directions

  • Step 1

    Melt butter in large saucepan on LOW.
  • Step 2

    Remove from heat. Add cornmeal, cornstarch, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper; blend until well combined and cornmeal has become bright golden color.
  • Step 3

    Add cream cheese; blend well. Return to heat. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and water.
  • Step 4

    Raise heat to MED-HIGH. Bring polenta to a boil; whisking constantly. Reduce heat to MED-LOW. Cook about 25 min, stirring often. (Watch carefully that polenta does not stick to pan or burn.)

Chef Tip

Use a heat-resistant rubber spatula to stir the polenta as it's cooking.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.

Nutrition information per serving. 1 serving is 4 oz; about 1/2 cup

200Calories

Amount

% Daily Value

Amount

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

8g

40.0%

Trans Fat

0g

0.0%

Cholesterol

40mg

13.3%

Sodium

190mg

8.3%

Dietary Fiber

1g

3.6%

Total Sugars

1g

3.6%

Incl. Added Sugars

0g

0.0%

Protein

4g

8.0%

Vitamin D

0mcg

0.0%

Calcium

50mg

3.8%

Iron

0mg

0.0%

Potassium

27mg

0.6%

Note: Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet.

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