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Creamy Polenta is a rustic Italian comfort food dish that’s cheesy, easy, and exceptionally delicious! Serve it up as a side or top it with protein and veggies to make it a meal.
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Leftover polenta will solidify, which gives you the ability to completely reinvent it for the next night’s dinner! Pour any leftovers into a square baking dish, then top with Oven Roasted Vegetables or Sauteed Spinach, jarred marinara, and shredded mozzarella; bake at 350 degrees F until warmed through for an easy polenta bake.
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I am a polenta lover. Interesting idea using the nutritional yeast as a stir in, I’ve never tried that. I’ve actually not yet tried nutritional yeast, but my mom uses it all the time. Guess it’s time to check it out! This is the perfect recipe! I have all these fresh tomatoes in my fridge that I need to use and this is perfect!
Danielle, it is so yummy and great in polenta! If you try this recipe, I hope you love it!
I made this for dinner tonight. Really delicious! My husband liked it too.
SO SO SOOO HAPPY to hear that Patty, thank you!
We have been making this at least once a week since you posted it. Thanks for a keeper!
SO SO pleased to hear it Bree, thank you!!!
Just love this. What a recipe idea! You have some creativity man. Delicious & healthy as well. Keep it up. God bless & good luck.
This is incredible!! I love it!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Talia! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Our family LOVES this recipe! So good and comforting! It’s really good in the summer when I can go out to the garden and get fresh zucchini and tomatoes! Thank you!!
I’m so happy that you’ve enjoyed it, Deborah! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I made this but I halved the recipe since it was just my fiancé and I. We have never had polenta prior to this but now we are sold! It was delicious and I can’t wait to make it again. Thank you!
Yay! Thank you Penelope!
It reminded me of the polenta my grandma used to make. It wasn’t fancy, just simple and homey, but so full of love and flavor. It pairs perfectly with roasted meats, fish, veggies, you name it. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make, even for weeknight dinners. I always keep a bag of polenta on hand just in case.
Yay! Makes me so happy to hear, thank you Krystal!
One of the most challenging things about making polenta is getting the right consistency. And I am proud to say that my version had just the right amount of creaminess, saltiness, and a hint of sweetness. All thanks to you, Erin. I couldn’t get enough of it. I topped mine with roasted veggies, but I think it can also be paired with meat and seafood. I will try that next time.
Yay! Great to hear, thank you Madeline!