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Parmesan Polenta

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Polenta is new to me. It just sounded so fancy, so complicated and for some reason it just scared me. But this week, I finally bought some, made it and discovered that’s so …NOT TRUE!  This dish was easy and delicious ! This week I have made it twice already. I am hooked and the whole family loved it.  I will not lie, this creamy cheesy polenta, served with a fried egg on top, was just out of this world! 4 cups water/ chicken broth 1/2 tsp salt (to taste) 1 cup quick cooking polenta/ cornmeal 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for serving To make the polenta, bring the water and salt to a boil in a large, deep pot. (Polenta  will bubble and splatter.) Reduce the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the cornmeal to avoid lumps. Whisk until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and cheese and serve.  Don't be afraid to add a little more hot water/broth if it gets too thi...