Cheesy Polenta

Recipe by: Food Network Melissa d’Arabian, modified by the O’Connor clan

Servings: 4

Amount	Ingredient	Prep Notes
1 cup	milk
4/3 cups	half & half	divided
2 tablespoons	butter	divided
1/3 cup	polenta	can substitute coarse corn meal or corn grits
1/2 cup	grated Parmesan

in saucepan, add milk, 1 cup half & half, 1 tablespoon butter, and polenta
bring to boil over medium high heat, whisking constantly; boil for 2-3 minutes
turn heat to low and continue whisking until polenta has thickened enough that it doesn’t settle back to the bottom when you stop stirring
cover and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30-40 minutes
stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 1/3 cup half & half, and Parmesan; salt and pepper to taste