Creamy Polenta

We all know I love Grits, I'm always trying new ways to make shrimp and grits but one thing I don't make as often is polenta. I'm not really sure why, maybe because I keep the corn meal in a container that isn't right in my face when I open the cupboard. I was reaching for the grits the other day to have as a side dish to some of my mom's pork bbq and I said to myself "why don't you do the polenta, the yellow color will look pretty on your plate" - yes I really did decide to make polenta just because I liked the thought of the color! Well I decided to make it like I've been making my grits, with milk, and well I've already made it twice since then because it was so good I needed to have it again.



Creamy Polenta: Serves 2-3

1/2C Water
1-1/2C Milk
1/2C Cornmeal
2tsp Butter
Salt & Pepper

Place the water and milk in a sauce pot and over medium heat bring up to a boil, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cornmeal making sure to keep stirring so no clumps form, add salt and pepper. Bring the heat back up slightly until lightly simmering. Stir every other minute or so as it thickens, taste occasionally and add more salt and pepper as needed. In about 10-15 minutes it will have thickened to a beautiful super thick consistency. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, serve and enjoy!

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WW: 6 Points Plus / serving @ 2 servings
4 Points Plus / serving @ 3 servings