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Sweet Potato and Cheddar Polenta

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Course Side Dishes
  • Prep. Time 10 mins
  • Cooking Time 5 - 10 mins
  • Yields 4 to 5 servings

Preparation

What You Need

1 medium-sized sweet potato
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) fine cornmeal
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground allspice
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) aged Cheddar, coarsely grated
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh chives
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Microwave the sweet potato on high until tender — about 4 minutes. Scoop out flesh and process until smooth. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly.

Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until thick. Add allspice, butter and potato. Remove from burner when hot and stir in cheese. Add chives and season to taste.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 234 Calories
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fat: 11 g
Fibre: 1.5 g
Sodium: 230 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 26 % / 189 mg
Vitamin A: 32 %
Vitamin B12: 31 %
Vitamin D: 27 %
Riboflavin: 22 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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