Vanilla & Brown Sugar Breakfast Polenta
Would you like to learn how to make creamy and delicious cornmeal polenta? This comforting dish is made by cooking cornmeal with a mixture of water and milk until thick and creamy. The addition of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds a hint of sweetness, making it a delightful treat for your taste buds. Enjoy a bowl of warm polenta topped with milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a cozy and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Put the cornmeal in a small bowl. Top with 1 cup cold water and stir. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan add the remaining 2 cups cold water and 2 cups whole milk. Bring to a low boil. Add salt and stir. Slowly add the cornmeal and water mixture, using a whisk to stir out any possible lumps.
- Once all of the cornmeal is added, turn the flame to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the polenta has thickened. Depending on the coarseness of your meal, it may take 10-40 minutes. Once thickened, add sugar and vanilla extract. Sprinkle cinnamon in if you life.
- Place polenta in small bowls and top with milk and a sprinkle of additional brown sugar if you like.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
6-8 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 52 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 12 mg
- Sodium Content: 504 mg
- Fiber Content: 3 g
- Sugar Content: 24 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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