Herbed Cheese Polenta

Herbed Cheese Polenta

Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 9 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or 2 1/2 cups polenta
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

• 1 Bring water to a boil in a large, heavy pot.
• 2 Add the salt.
• 3 Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
• 4 reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, about 15 minutes.
• 5 Remove from heat.
• 6 Add the cheese, milk butter, herbs and pepper.
• 7 Stir until the butter and cheese melt.
• 8 Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.