Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Holiday Side Dishes

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

6 cups water
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 ounces mild Gorgonzola, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Directions

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 1 3/4 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, you can switch to a wooden spoon for easier stirring.

Turn off the heat. Add the butter, cream and Gorgonzola and stir until the cheese melts. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

Note: If you're making the polenta ahead of time, put it on a double boiler and cover it with plastic wrap to keep it warm.

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recipe Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
Karen Charlottetown, AL 04-09-2009
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Pleasantly surprised!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for guests - it was my first time making polenta, and it was their first time trying it. We were all unsure of... the consistency and taste after the first mouthful (consensus - we'd rather have mashed potatoes...). After a couple of bites, we all fell in love with it and every single person went back for seconds. So easy to prepare, just make sure you're close to the pot as you really do need to stir it constantly. Thanks for the delicious recipe!Read more
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James Lorraine, QC 03-20-2008
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Polenta with Gorgonzola
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent taste and texture. Very easy to prepare, although you do have to stand over the stove almost constantly. I added... half-again the called-for amount of gorgonzola and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream the second time I made it, and the result was a creamier texture and a bit more bite.Read more
recipe Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
daisy las vegas, NV 09-14-2007
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yuck
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This did not go well with this cheese. Pasty and boring.
recipe Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
Jennifer Rio Rancho, NM 08-24-2007
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addictive
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this twice now, and it's so comforting and cheesy. I'm planning to make it a part of my Xmas Dinner this year. I... think it's great alone, but I think it could be dressed up too...fresh herbs maybe?Read more
recipe Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
Valerie Palatine, IL 03-25-2007
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Good, but needs more flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I think this would be a nice substitute for boring old mashed potatoes during the holidays. However, next time I'll add... more cheese.Read more
recipe Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese
Katie ypsilanti, MI 12-12-2006
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Not her best
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

My husband and I can eat gorgonzola straight with a spoon we love it so much but this recipe did not marry well with my... beloved stinky cheese.Read more