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Soft Polenta

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	394
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Rice / Grains, Sides / Condiments

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups          chicken stock
1 1/2 cups          heavy cream
1/2   teaspoon      freshly-grated nutmeg
3/4   teaspoon      salt
1     pinch         freshly-ground white pepper
5     tablespoons   polenta
5     tablespoons   semolina
1/4   cup           freshly-grated Fontina or Telme
1/4   cup           freshly-grated Parmesan
                    extra for dusting

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

In a heavy saucepan, combine the stock and cream, and bring to a boil. Add the nutmeg and salt. Whisk in the polenta and semolina and cook over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are soft. Fold in the cheeses. Serve immediately or reserve.
To encourage polenta to come cleanly out of the pan, cook over medium heat. Run a spatula or wooden spoon around the sides of the pan to clean off the polenta. Do not stir, but wait and watch for a few seconds until a large bubble begins to form and pushes the polenta upward. Pour immediately into a warm dish.
The polenta can be made ahead and reheated: Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water or stock, cover the dish, and reheat in the microwave or over low heat. Whisk well before serving. Grate a dusting of Parmesan over the top just before serving.
This recipe yields 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 394

Calories from Fat 76.0%

Total Fat

33g

Cholesterol

122mg

Sodium

1238mg

Carbohydrate

20g

Dietary Fiber

Protein

Points 11

Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: February 29, 2008

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