Easy Quick Cooking Polenta

This Creamy, Easy, Quick-Cooking Polenta Recipe, made with just 5 basic ingredients, can be yours in minutes and tastes way better than store-bought instant polenta.

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-Cornmeal -Stock Or Water -Butter -Salt & Pepper

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Pro Tip!

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Easy Quick Cooking Polenta

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This Creamy, Easy, Quick-Cooking Polenta Recipe, made with just 5 basic ingredients, can be yours in minutes and tastes way better than store-bought instant polenta.