Creamy Polenta with Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Polenta with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup milk; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt *see note on salt below; 1 cup coarse or medium-grind cornmeal; 3 tablespoons butter; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

Creamy Parmesan polenta made on the stovetop — the right cornmeal ratio, a heavy pot, and 35 mostly hands-off minutes that works as a weeknight dinner or dinner party base.

Updated at: Sat, 16 May 2026 08:27:16 GMT