Microwave Creamy Cheesy Polenta Food

MICROWAVE POLENTA

Steps:

• You may have to adjust ratio, depending on altitude and or type of flour.
• I use a Pyrex round unit with lid, large enough to hold (7) seven cups water and (2) two cups cornmeal flour, Mix flour with water and salt , and microwave at f ull power for 22 to 26 minutes, (depending on power and quantity) stopping to stir every five to six minutes.
• Suggestions.
• You can substitute some broth or milk, not too much milk or it may boil over.
• Makes 2-3 servings (2 with some leftovers).

MICROWAVE CREAMY, CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Combine milk, water, polenta, and bouillon in a medium or large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power, stirring every minute, until polenta has thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese and butter until cheese has melted.

POLENTA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the chicken broth and the water to a boil. While whisking constantly, slowly pour the cornmeal into the hot liquid. Stir in the salt. Lower the heat to cook the mixture at a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cornmeal is creamy and not grainy, about 30 minutes. Remove the polenta from the heat and stir in the cheese and the butter. Serve.
• In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the chicken broth and the water to a boil. While whisking constantly, slowly pour the cornmeal into the hot liquid. Stir in the salt. Lower the heat to cook the mixture at a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cornmeal is creamy and not grainy, about 30 minutes. Remove the polenta from the heat and stir in the cheese and the butter. Serve.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

VEGETABLES & CREAMY POLENTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk cornmeal, milk, broth and 1/4 cup cheese in large microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 16 min. or until thickened, stirring after 8 min.
• Meanwhile, cook zucchini, peppers, onions, tomatoes and dressing mix in large saucepan on medium heat 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over polenta; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

MICROWAVE POLENTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Place polenta, water and salt in a 2-quart bowl.
• Microwave on high for eight minutes, then stir.
• If the polenta is not thick enough, return to microwave for two more minutes.
• Add flavoring ingredients to suit you and your meal, such as butter, grated parmesan, pepper, fresh chives, and a little cream.

CREAMY CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring combined broth and milk to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly until blended. Return to boil.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until cornmeal mixture pulls away from side of pan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Add cheese and garlic powder; stir until cheese is melted.

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, then add polenta in a thin stream, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cover pan, then cook at a bare simmer, stirring with a long-handled spoon for 1 minute after every 10 minutes of cooking, 45 minutes total. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until incorporated.
• Serve polenta warm.

CHEESY POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE RAGOUT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few mins. Stir in the sausages, breaking them up into small pieces as you go, and cook for another 8-9 mins. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, purée and most of the rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 mins or until the mixture is thickened. Season to taste.
• Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.