Cheddar polenta

Creamy, cheesy cheddar polenta topped with Instant Pot short rib ragu is comfort on a plate on a busy Fall school night.

A quick and easy stovetop method to cook creamy, cheesy, decadent polenta. A perfect side dish to any main protein dish!

A northern Italian staple, polenta is simply cornmeal—this one is enhanced with Cheddar cheese.

Polenta screams fall comfort food. Not only does it pair perfectly with so many foods, it is simple to make and so versatile—you can grill it, bake it, and use it as a base for almost anything, including soups or even chili. It also doesn’t require much. If you don't have garlic, onion, or cheese, don't sweat it! Simply use a generous amount of olive oil or butter, salt, pepper and any dairy you have on hand.

If you love polenta and even if you don't, this cheddar Jalapeño cheesy polenta is a delicious recipe. A basic polenta recipe is filled with flavor from cheesy cheddar and a kick from pickled Jalapeños - just the perfect flavor without any overwhelming heat!

30 minutes tops start to finish, with loads of spicy, sweet, cheesy flavor.

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Creamy Parmesan Polenta is a delicious side dish. Irresistibly yummy with parmesan cheese. But simple to make with just 5-ingredients!

This easy polenta recipe lets you get perfectly creamy polenta on the table with a lot less work, thanks to a trick that eliminates the constant stirring.

Our easy polenta recipe skips the stove — and the time-consuming stirring. It takes just a quick 20 minutes of active time.