CREAMY POLENTA WITH FRESH CORN AND BASIL
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jersey Fresh Four Ways with chef Amanda Freitag via Findjerseyfresh.com
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal or instant polenta
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone
- ¼ cup fresh basil chiffonade
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Bring broth or stock, cream, and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal or polenta; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often. Add corn; increase heat and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until polenta is soft, thick, and creamy, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter and mascarpone, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot and top with basil and Parmesan.