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Pam's Polenta Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup polenta or course cornmeal
1/2 tsp pepper
5 TBS butter
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 oz grated Parmesan
Directions:
Directions:
Bring water, milk and salt to a boil over med heat in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 20 minutes, stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Once cooked and creamy, add pepper, butter and cheese.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Grandma Riccardo used to make polenta. Everyone in the family loved it but me. It was the old time polenta. Polenta, water and salt. I believe everything is better with butter and cheese!

Leftovers: Cool and slice into 1/4" slices and saute' in butter. Serve with maple syrup for breakfast.

 

 

 

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