Chipotle Cheddar Polenta

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: None minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4 as a side dish or 8 as an appetizer

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1-1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup polenta or cornmeal
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Chipotle Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Tbsp. Sargento® Artisan Blends™ Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine water with milk, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often with a large wooden spoon, until the polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
3. Add butter and stir until melted. Add the cheeses and stir well. Serve hot.

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