Description
Chili cheese polenta is a comforting dish that combines creamy polenta with spicy chili and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can chili (15 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add salt and slowly whisk in the polenta.
- Reduce heat and stir frequently for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- In another pan, heat the chili over medium heat.
- Once the polenta is thick, stir in olive oil for creaminess.
- Spread the polenta in a serving dish.
- Pour the heated chili over the polenta.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your chili is gluten-free.
- You can use vegetable broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Try adding beans or vegetables to the chili for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chili cheese polenta, comfort food, easy recipe, polenta dish