Polenta (Italian Corn Meal Dish) — General recipe

Polenta (Italian Corn Meal Dish)

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Try this homemade Polenta (Italian Corn Meal Dish) recipe the whole family will love. Made with yellow corn meal, boiling water, butter and Parmesan che…

This Polenta (Italian Corn Meal Dish) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as yellow corn meal, qt. boiling water, salted, butter and grated parmesan cheese. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 150 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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