Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese

By norsegal8

As an alternative to mashed potatoes, try making this mouthwatering polenta. Nearly any easily melted cheese will do, but I happen to love the taste of the king of Italian blue cheeses, Gorgonzola. It's available in either sweet (dolce) or more tangy (picante) versions, and the choice is really up to you. If you have access to a good cheese counter, they'll let you taste before you buy. If Gorgonzola isn't available but you still want to make this dish, you can use any good blue cheese.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces good blue cheese, cut into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• basic polenta, freshly make and hot

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

ADD THE CREAM, Gorgonzola and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to the freshly made polenta while it is still in the saucepan, and stir until the cheese melts. Season the polenta with more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.