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SMOKED GOUDA POLENTA
Smoked Gouda Polenta is rich, creamy and cheesy. The smoked gouda cheese lends a rustic deliciousness to this easy to make everyday polenta.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Author
Linda Warren
Ingredients
1
cup
almond milk
or your usual milk
2-½ - 3
cups
water or can substitute chicken broth,
as needed
1
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
stone-ground whole grain cornmeal
(medium grind works well)
2
Tablespoons
butter
or butter substitute or add'l olive oil
1
Tablespoon
extra light olive oil
1
cup
smoked gouda,
shredded
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring milk, water or broth and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low and whisk in cornmeal, stirring continuously.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. If polenta gets too thick, add ¼-1/2 cup more water or broth.
Remove from heat and stir in butter, olive oil and cheese.
Serve as a side instead of potatoes or rice, under our Braised Short Ribs or top with your favorite tomato sauce.