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Slow-Cooker Polenta

Name: Slow-Cooker Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 13 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 3 cups cornmeal; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon pepper; Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week. —Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts

Slow-Cooker Polenta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

13 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 cups cornmeal
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine 12 cups broth, cornmeal, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, pepper and remaining broth. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 255 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 1168mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Slow-Cooker Polenta

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