20 minutes
A warm, comforting bowl of rustic Spanish polenta, perfect on its own or topped with charcuterie for a heartier meal.
cups
teaspoons
Instant Polenta
cups
tablespoons
Milk, very hot
cups
Charcuterie
oz
1. Boil Water
Fill a large saucepan with 6.5 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil.
2. Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the pot.
3. Add Polenta
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and then gradually stir in 2 cups of instant polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.
4. Cook Polenta
Continue cooking the polenta, stirring continuously for about 5 to 8 minutes, until the polenta starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.
5. Add Butter
Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted and well combined.
6. Serve
Serve the polenta in soup bowls and pass around very hot milk for everyone to pour on top if desired.
7. Optional Topping
Top with some charcuterie for a heartier meal if desired.
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