Creamy Polenta

Total time: 15 minutes      if using quick-cooking polenta
    Check the package directions for quantity proportion - you may have to add more (or less) liquid to get a soft consistency.  It can be adjusted at the end, before serving.   This should be like mashed potatoes.

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) polenta, quick-cooking
• 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) milk or cream   or crème fraiche or more stock
• 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) shredded cheese
• 2 tsp dried chives
• nutmeg

 Instructions:

• Heat stock and herbs in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• When stock is simmering slowly pour in polenta, whisking constantly. 
• Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until done.
• Add milk (or stock) to thin, a pinch of nutmeg and cheese.
• Cover and let sit 5 minutes.  Serve.  Can be kept warm over very low heat.