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A bowl of cheesy polenta topped with a pat of butter, pine nuts, and cracked pepper, surrounded by cherry tomatoes on the vine and a brown-checked cloth napkin. A bowl of pine nuts sits nearby.
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Cheesy Polenta with Mascarpone

This cheesy polenta is the kind of comfort food that makes me do a little happy dance—creamy, cozy, and ridiculously easy. Whether you’re building a rustic soft polenta bowl with roasted veggies, need a winter side dish for your next dinner party, or just want something lazy-but-lovely to spoon straight from the pot... this one checks all the boxes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese

Instructions

  • Bring the milk and water to a boil in a large pot. Slowly add the polenta, whisking to avoid clumps.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter, Parmesan, and mascarpone until the butter and cheese melt. Stir in the remaining salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.2mg