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Polenta with Fontina and Thyme

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"Every three months, I host a dinner party for the supper club I belong to," says Brianna P. Burks of Salt Lake City, Utah. "The last time it was my turn to cook I prepared an Italian dinner and set myself a new challenge: to make otherwise bland polenta into a truly delicious side dish. I found that Fontina adds creaminess and flavor, and thyme is just the right accent."

Wonderful with steak, chicken or pork.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth, thyme and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium; cook until polenta is thick and creamy, whisking frequently, about 20 minutes. Add cheeses. Stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

    Step 2

    *Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture about 12 minutes.

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