Appetizers & Side Dishes
Chipotle & Cheddar Polenta
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Servings: 4 sides | Calories: 521
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4 sides
Calories
521
This lovely dish is perfect for entertaining your family and friends — and looks as gourmet as it tastes. Creamy polenta made with thyme and infused with Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Fine Cut and zesty chipotle chilies in adobo sauce makes a great treat that’s full of rustic flavors.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup polenta or cornmeal
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Fine Cut
- 2 Tbsp. Sargento® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. minced rinsed and drained canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce*
Directions
- In a large, heavy saucepan, combine milk, water, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer, whisking frequently, until the polenta thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted. Stir in cheeses and chipotle chilies.
