Slow-Cooker Polenta

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week. —Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts

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Slow-Cooker Polenta

Yield:12 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:6 hours

Ingredients

  • 13 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 3 cups cornmeal
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Additional shredded Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine 12 cups broth, cornmeal, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours, until liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, pepper and remaining broth. If desired, serve with additional cheese.
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