Description
Creamy Parmesan Polenta is the perfect answer to what to eat with short ribs—a smooth, buttery, cheese-infused side that soaks up all the savory goodness. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort food pairing for slow-cooked meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal or traditional polenta
- 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in salt
- Slowly whisk in polenta, stirring constantly to avoid clumps
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- When thick and creamy, stir in butter and grated parmesan cheese
- Season with cracked black pepper and serve immediately with short ribs
- This creamy side is perfect for soaking up the juices from your short ribs recipe
Notes
- Use chicken broth instead of water for extra depth of flavor
- Swap parmesan for pecorino if you prefer a sharper cheese
- Add a touch of garlic powder or nutmeg for subtle complexity
- For a creamier texture, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream just before serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265 Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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