POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND ALMONDS

By t1bishop

The intense punch of Gorgonzola is right
at home as it melts into soft, subtle
polenta, while the almonds add a welcome
crunch to this simple, seductive dish.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 oz Gorgonzola dolce
• 1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds,
• chopped

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water, milk, and % teaspoon salt
to a boil in a large heavy saucepan.
Sprinkle in polenta and cook over medium
heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in
parmesan and butter. Serve sprinkled with
Gorgonzola, almonds, and 1/2 teaspoon
coarsely ground black pepper.