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Creamy Maple Polenta

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 Minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup water
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

Preparation

  1. Whisk cornmeal and water in medium bowl to blend. Bring milk and salt to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal mixture, whisking constantly until polenta comes to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until polenta is very thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in maple syrup and butter. Season to taste with pepper and transfer to bowl.

TagsPorridgePolentaRice & GrainsSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsSimmerBon Appétit
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