Parmesan Cheese Polenta
Parmesan Cheese Polenta is rich and creamy with a gentle corn sweetness balanced by nutty, salty Parmesan. Serve it soft as a cozy side for braises or roast meats, or chill and slice it to pan-fry or grill for a crisp exterior and tender center. It’s a versatile comfort dish that fits weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend gatherings.
- Prep4 hrs
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan Cheese Polenta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, cold water, and salt.
- 2
Grease a loaf pan.
- 3
Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture.
- 4
Return the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
- 5
Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
- 6
Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 7
Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick.
- 8
Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Calories 255.05 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.15 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 36.44 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.25 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.38 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.88 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 351.5 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.8 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.66 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 260.02 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 161.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Parmesan Cheese Polenta is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornmeal, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 255.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan Cheese Polenta made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornmeal, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan Cheese Polenta?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 4 hrs to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan Cheese Polenta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Parmesan Cheese Polenta healthy?
- Parmesan Cheese Polenta has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 255.05 calories and 12.15 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 351.5 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.38 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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