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Creamy Parmesan Polenta

• Hands-On Time: 5 minutes
  Total Time: 10 minutes
  Makes 4 servings
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 cup instant polenta
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Bring 4 cups of water and the salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, add in the polenta. Cook, still stirring constantly, until the polenta thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan and butter. Cover and set aside until the butter melts, about 2 minutes. Stir again before serving.