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Pimento Cheese Polenta Style Chia Plated

Pimento Cheese Polenta Style Chia

Creamy and cheesy with just a little bite, this Pimento Cheese Polenta Style Chia recipe is rich, filling, and versatile. Great on its own, it also makes a fantastic accompaniment to many savory entrées.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Ingredient, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Brunch, Easy, Keto, Side Dish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups Chicken Broth or Stock I recommend my Homemade Chicken+ Broth.
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Chia Seeds White chia seeds if you want a more traditional color.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 ounce Pimentos
  • 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine 1.25 cups Chicken Broth or Stock, ¾ cup Heavy Cream, and ¼ cup Chia Seeds and stir thoroughly. Allow this mixture to set for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. It will have begun to thicken and gel.
    1.25 cups Chicken Broth or Stock, ¾ cup Heavy Cream, ¼ cup Chia Seeds
    Soaking chia seeds in mixture of chicken broth and heavy cream
  • In between stir sessions, add ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt, and ⅛ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper to the mixture and stir again.
    ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Pour the thickened mixture into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking and stirring until it has thickened to a loose pudding consistency.
    Cooking chia seeds in mixture of chicken broth and heavy cream
  • Add in 1 ounce Pimentos and 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese. Stir and cook until everything is fully incorporated, the cheese is melted, and the mixture has thickened further.
    4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, 1 ounce Pimentos
  • Keep it covered on warm until you’re ready to serve, giving it a periodic stir. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pimento Cheese Polenta Style Chia
Amount per Serving
Calories
326
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
546
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
136
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
1162
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
301
mg
30
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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