Creamy Polenta
How do you make store-bought polenta creamy?
Slice a roll of San Gennaro Traditional Italian Polenta thin and cover it with 1 cup of broth and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook it over medium heat until it softens, about 10 minutes. Smooth it with an immersion blender or wooden spoon and stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
There are many great ways to prepare polenta.
This creamy polenta is super simple to make!
Serve creamy polenta alongside your favorite soup or stew, use it in place of pasta or potatoes, think of it as a side dish or have it be the main event and craft your meal around it.
We recommend using an immersion blender when preparing this dish to break up the polenta more easily and obtain the creamy texture. No immersion blender? No problem. Feel free to break up the polenta using the back of a wooden mixing spoon.
Ingredients
- 1 roll San Gennaro Traditional Italian Polenta
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Method
Cut polenta into small, thin slices. Place the cut polenta into a small saucepan and cover it with broth and olive oil.
Cook over medium heat, frequently stirring until the cubes of polenta have softened and have started to break down, about 10 minutes or so.
Using the back of a wooden spoon or an immersion blender (our recommendation), break up the remaining chunks of polenta and make the mixture smooth, thick, and creamy.
Add parmesan and stir until melted and combined.
Serve alone or alongside your favorite dish, and enjoy!
