Morgan's Breakfast Polenta

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This was my first attempt at polenta. I like it, but it is my mother Sandie who truly loves it. We always eat it with homemade blackberry jam on the weekends. You can substitute your favorite jam. Top with sweetened sour cream or creme fraiche.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 cups milk

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup dry polenta

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup sour cream (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (Optional)

  • 6 tablespoons blackberry jam

Directions

  1. In a medium pan over high heat, bring to boil milk and water. Reduce heat to simmer liquid. Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a thin, steady stream, breaking up any lumps that form. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until polenta is soft and creamy, about 30 minutes.

  2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar.

  3. Ladle polenta into bowls, and top with about 1 tablespoon of jam and a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
9g Fat
47g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 508mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 217mg 17%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.