Polenta (Quick, Easy, and Cheesy)

Have you tried polenta?

I was intimidated at first...

        it takes a long time to make...

                    the water has to be just the right temperature...

                                 you can only use a wooden spoon...

                                                it's a fancy dish...

Reality is that polenta is simply cornmeal made into a thick, delicious yumminess with just a few flavorful ingredients added.

I suppose it can be fancy...anything can be with the right presentation, right?

I like to serve is as a side dish and maybe...
I have been known to eat it alone for lunch (it's that stand alone delicious).
           

Here's my recipe for Quick and Easy Cheesy Polenta:

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup shredded cheese

Bring chicken broth and milk to a boil.

Whisk in cornmeal.

Reduce heat.

Cook until it thickens (just a few minutes).

If it becomes to thick and hard to whisk, add a little more milk.

Add butter.

Add cheese (Use your favorite - some that I have used are monterey jack, cheddar, and parmesan).

Stir until combined.

Serve warm.

Here's to a quick, easy, cheesy side dish!