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Creamy Polenta





Yields
Makes 8 cups; 6 to 8 servings

Notes: If making up to 15 minutes ahead, remove from heat and cover tightly. Shortly before serving, stir over medium heat, adding a little hot water to thin, if needed.

 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1 quart milk
 2 cups polenta
 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  Salt to taste
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan, mix 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth, 1 quart milk, and 2 cups polenta. Stir often over medium-high heat until simmering, 10 to 12 minutes; reduce heat, simmer, and continue to stir until polenta is thickened and smooth and creamy to taste, 15 to 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and salt to taste.

Step 2
2

Nutritional analysis per cup.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g9%

Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 211mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 60g22%

Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.