Soft Fontina Polenta (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

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Soft Fontina Polenta (Michael Chiarello)
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Directions:

  1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the stock and cream, and bring to a boil. Add the nutmeg and salt. Whisk in the polenta and semolina and cook over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are soft. Fold in the cheeses. Serve immediately or reserve.
  2. To encourage polenta to come cleanly out of the pan, cook over medium heat. Run a spatula or wooden spoon around the sides of the pan to clean off the polenta. Do not stir, but wait and watch for a few seconds until a large bubble begins to form and pushes the polenta upward. Pour immediately into a warm dish.
  3. The polenta can be made ahead and reheated: add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water or stock, cover the dish, and reheat in the microwave or over low heat. Whisk well before serving.
  4. For tabletop polenta:
  5. Set up 1 or 2 clean, untreated butcher blocks or cutting boards or lay down parchment or butcher paper over a tabletop. Pour the warm polenta out onto the table in front of guests. Pass bowls of sauces and mix-ins. Each guest mixes in their toppings and eats right off the table!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2293.39 Kcal (9602 kJ)
Calories from fat 1797.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 199.68g 307%
Cholesterol 727.24mg 242%
Sodium 1776.4mg 74%
Potassium 1031.71mg 22%
Total Carbs 84.75g 28%
Sugars 10.62g 42%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 14%
Protein 49.23g 98%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 820.3mg 82%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.48 Kcal (860 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.89g 307%
Cholesterol 65.16mg 242%
Sodium 159.16mg 74%
Potassium 92.44mg 22%
Total Carbs 7.59g 28%
Sugars 0.95g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 14%
Protein 4.41g 98%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 39%
Iron 0.2mg 11%
Calcium 73.5mg 82%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 61.8
    Points
  • 65
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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