Creamed Corn with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

By á-49368

Ingredients

• 2 ears corn, shucked
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
• Fresh basil, chopped for garnish.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Scrape kernels off cob. Set a saucepan over medium heat, add kernels and cream, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, and cook for another 5 minutes.

2. Stir in blue cheese and pepper; continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

3. In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant and golden, 2 to 4 minutes.

4. Divide tomato slices among plates, and top with corn. Top with toasted pine nuts; garnish with fresh basil.

Yield: 4 servings as an appetizer or side dish.