Garlic Herb Butter Polenta

This side dish, infused with our addicting Garlic Herb Butter, is the perfect complement to almost any classic New England seafood or steak recipe.

Brought to you by @mezzosirena

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 T Garlic Herb Butter
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper, preferably freshly ground
• 1 cup instant polenta
• ½ cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the milk, water, salt, and pepper to a medium pot set over medium-high heat.
2. Slowly whisk in the instant polenta, avoiding clumps.
3. Allow the mixture to bubble then reduce heat to simmer, whisking regularly, for about 5 minutes or until the polenta reaches a thick, yet still manageable consistency.
4. Remove pot from heat and whisk in 4T Garlic Herb Butter, followed by the grated parmesan.
5. Serve with a little more grated parmesan, extra dollop of Garlic Herb Butter, and a turn or two of fresh-cracked pepper.