Creamy Polenta
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp. Kosher salt*
1 ¾ cups yellow cornmeal*
3 tbsp. unsalted butter*
Freshly ground black pepper*
Grated parmesan cheese*
DIRECTIONS
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy pan (such as a Dutch oven). Add 2 tsp. of kosher salt. Gradually whisk in 1 ¾ cups yellow cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring often, for about 15 minutes. Off the heat, stir in 3 tbsp. unsalted butter until melted. Serve the polenta with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!