Creamy Grilled Corn Polenta
- 3 ears corn, husked
- Olive oil, for brushing (about 1 tablespoon)
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups instant polenta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with oil.
- Grill corn until charred in spots and tender, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
- Place a saucepan with 5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt onto a medium heat, bring the water to boil, and slowly stir in the polenta.
- Reduce the heat and continue to stir for about 5 minutes until thickened and creamy.
- Add the butter and blend into the mixture.
- Stir in the cheese.
- Keep warm.
- Cut the corn off of the cob and stir it into the cooked polenta.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.
corn, olive oil, water, salt, instant polenta, butter, cheddar, fresh black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/danny-boome/creamy-grilled-corn-polenta-recipe.html (may not work)