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July 17, 2014

Cheesy Polenta with Caramelized Red Peppers

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Polenta is something I rather enjoy, but don’t make very often. Mostly because I am the only one that will really eat it. My daughter will sometimes, depending on her mood. I never had polenta until Kyra had me try some one evening it was on the menu and I was working, many years ago now. It is so good just on it’s own, or fried up with sauce. You name it!

This particular recipe was delicious. It was creamy and cheesy, just the way it should be! The caramelized red peppers add a lovely side flavor. Serve this alongside a salad and you are in business!


Recipe from Lily’s House

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Cheesy Polenta with Caramelized Red Peppers

Cheesy Polenta with Caramelized Red Peppers

Yield: about 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Creamy polenta topped with caramelized red peppers. This filling meal is simple and perfect for a lovely dinner.

Ingredients

For the polenta

  • 5 cups cold water
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup polenta (corn grits)
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese

For the red peppers

  • 3 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. To make the polenta, place your water and salt into a heavy bottomed sauce pan. Bring to a boil and slowly whisk in your polenta. Continue whisking until it comes back to a boil. Turn your heat down to a gentle simmer and let it cook until thick and creamy - this takes about 30 minutes, stirring quite frequently
  2. When it is almost done add your butter and cheese, stir until blended and cook for another few minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the peppers. Heat a few tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the peppers and season with kosher salt
  4. Let them melt and brown in your pan over med-low heat until they are very soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally. This will take about 30 minutes. Towards the end of cooking, season them with some red pepper flakes and the balsamic vinegar. When they are done, turn off the heat, toss the fresh basil in and adjust your salt if necessary.
  5. Dish the polenta into serving dishes and garnish with red peppers and additional fresh basil.

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Thanks for stopping by! I'm Lydia and I live in rural Alaska. As a mother of three, and an enthusiastic baker, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I hope you'll stop in and find some favorite recipes. From simple weeknight meals to hearty salads and indulgent desserts, there is a little bit of everything for all levels of cooking skills.

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