creamy polenta

5 c or more low-salt chicken broth (or veggie or beef)
1 3/4 c polenta (course cornmeal)
container of Marscapone or cream cheese or 3/4 c crumbled gorgonzola or parmesan cheese
1/3 c whipping cream or milk or add more broth


bring broth to a boil
gradually add polenta, whisking constantly
return mixture to boil
reduce to low, cover
simmer until polenta is tender, about 10 mins
stir frequently, adding more broth 1/4 c at a time if polenta getting too thick
remove from hear and add cheese of choice and other liquid of choice, if needed

season with salt and pepper

excellent with any braised meat such as short ribs or beef roast

(if unable to find polenta, can substitute equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal and cook half as long)

discovered on Epicurious.com and tweaked a little