Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ bay leaf
  • ¾ cup polenta, not quick cooking polenta
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Sauté garlic in a little oil/butter until soft. Add cream, milk, cayenne and bay leaf to garlic and simmer for 5 minutes then remove bay leaf. With liquid simmering, whisk in polenta in a steady stream. Cook, stirring constantly until thickens. Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 5+ minutes. Stir in cheese. Keep warm until ready to serve. Or chill and then grill in butter until warm.

Notes
Serving Ideas:Fabulous with Osso Bucco, grilled Venison or beef with rich sauce


Categories
Dishes, Side
Keywords
Side Dishes
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