Peppery Creamy Polenta

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian, North American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 447kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

In colder months, one craves food that is heavier and heartier. Peppery Creamy Polenta is certainly that type of food. It is warming and comforting, and prepared with lots of fresh ground black pepper, butter, and cheese. A perfect winter side, especially when served with beef!

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Ingredients

6 cups water
3 cups polenta
1/4 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

Start by adding six cups of water to a large saucepan and over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Using a whisk to stir the polenta into the water, slowly add three cups of polenta. Keep it moving so that you are not left with clumps.
Reduce to simmer immediately. Continuing to stir, simmer the polenta for 20 minutes.
Once done, turn off the heat and move the saucepan off the burner.
Add the butter and ground black pepper. Stir until melted and incorporated.
Next, add the cream and stir to combine.
Finally, add feta and stir into the polenta.
Taste to see if the seasoning is right. Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.

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