Brie and Parmesan Polenta

Ingredients
  • 5 1/2 cups (or more) water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 1/2 cups coarse-ground or regular white or yellow cornmeal
  • 5 ounces chilled Reny Picot Brie (rind removed), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Ground white pepper
  • Ground nutmeg
Instructions

Bring 5 1/2 cups water, salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and creamy, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Stir in Brie and half of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until polenta thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Reheat in 450¡F oven for 10 minutes, thinning with more water if needed.) Makes 6 servings