Basic Cheese Polenta Recipe

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Basic Cheese Polenta
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  3. Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.16 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.47g 13%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 979.04mg 41%
Potassium 118.91mg 3%
Total Carbs 24.49g 8%
Sugars 0.56g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 11.94g 24%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 303.1mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.2 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 13%
Cholesterol 7.48mg 7%
Sodium 333.01mg 41%
Potassium 40.44mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.33g 8%
Sugars 0.19g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 9%
Protein 4.06g 24%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 103.1mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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