CREAMY HERBED CHEESE POLENTA

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Ingredients

6 cups water

1½ cups polenta or yellow cornmeal

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup heavy cream

1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded on the large holes of a box grater

¼ cup parmesan cheese

4-ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pour the 6 cups of water into a 9” x 13” baking dish. Whisk polenta and salt into the water and bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until all moisture is absorbed.

While the polenta bakes, melt the butter in a small skillet and saute the onions, thyme, and rosemary until fragrant and the onions are soft. Remove from heat.

Remove polenta from the oven and stir in onion and herb mixture, fresh parsley, heavy cream, and cheeses until smooth and creamy.

This polenta is creamy and delicious served with short ribs, lamb tagine, or any hearty dish looking for a pillowy bed of yumminess to rest on. Note, this recipe can also be cut in half.