Best 14 Polenta With Gorgonzola Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embark on a culinary journey to Northern Italy with our delectable polenta with Gorgonzola recipe. Polenta, a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal, is transformed into a creamy delight when combined with the rich and flavorful Gorgonzola cheese. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. Accompany the polenta with a selection of toppings, including crispy pancetta, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted vegetables, to create a satisfying and visually appealing meal. For a vegetarian twist, try our polenta with roasted butternut squash and goat cheese. If you're craving a more decadent indulgence, our polenta with braised short ribs and red wine sauce will surely tantalize your taste buds. Explore the versatility of polenta with our collection of recipes and discover new favorites that will delight your palate.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

GORGONZOLA POLENTA



Gorgonzola Polenta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups salted water to a boil. Slowly add 1 cup instant polenta, whisking. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until thick and creamy, 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano and a dash of nutmeg. Top with more cheese and some pepper.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA



Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola image

This yummy Italian dish works great as a vegetarian main or topped with grilled steak, chicken or fish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, cut in large chunks (2 cups)
8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered (3 cups)
1 bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed, roughly chopped (6 cups)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • For polenta, in 4-quart saucepan, heat broth, cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt just to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; very slowly beat in cornmeal with whisk. Continue to beat constantly 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions brown on edges and soften. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until pepper softens and begins to brown on edges. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms release juices, juices absorb and mushrooms brown. Stir in kale; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Add wine; stir constantly, scraping up browned bits, 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top each plate with about 1 cup vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA



Polenta with Gorgonzola image

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Side     Fall     Winter     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 first-course or 6 Side-Dish Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup polenta (coarse yellow cornmeal)*
1 1/2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped, lightly toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Bring milk and whipping cream to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk polenta into milk mixture in slow steady stream. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook polenta until creamy and tender, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler. Transfer cooked polenta to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Sprinkle Gorgonzola cheese over polenta. Broil until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped toasted walnuts and serve immediately.
  • *Polenta (coarse yellow cornmeal) is available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture for about 12 minutes rather than 20 minutes.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA POLENTA



Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta image

This Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe is one of my all time favorite stew side dishes. It's rich, delicious, and is just the right texture to soak up any leftover sauce in the plate!

Provided by Valentina K. Wein

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups vegetable stock
¾ teaspoon sea salt
1¾ cups polenta ((coarse cornmeal))
1 cup half and half
¾ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese ((about 4 ounces))
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Boil stock. In a medium-sized saucepan, add the salt to the stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add polenta. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Turn off the heat and add the half and half, cheese, and butter. Stir to blend and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

POLENTA WITH LEEKS AND GORGONZOLA



Polenta with Leeks and Gorgonzola image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large white fennel bulbs
3 large yellow onions
5 tablespoons fruity green olive oil
Salt and pepper
2/3 cup dry red wine
2 very large leeks, white only (about 1 1/2 cups, sliced)
1 teaspoon butter
6 to 7 cups any low-fat vegetable broth
1 cup coarse or regular polenta (yellow cornmeal)
3 ounces Gorgonzola
Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Trim the fennel bulbs, wash them well, cut them in 1/2lengthwise, and then slice them about 1/4 inch thick. Peel the onions and slice them the same way.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the fennel and onions in it slowly, stirring often, adding a little salt and pepper, to taste, until they are completely soft and golden brown. Stir in the wine, and continue cooking until almost all the liquid is gone, then set the pan aside.
  • Clean the leeks thoroughly, cut them in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice them quite thinly crosswise. Heat the remaining olive oil and the butter in a non-stick pan and saute the leeks, stirring them often, until they are soft and beginning to color. Add a little sprinkle of salt¿but not too much.
  • Heat 6 cups of broth in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk in the polenta. Lower the heat and simmer the polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, or at least very often, until it is thick and smooth, about 30 minutes. Stir in the sauteed leeks; break the Gorgonzola into chunks and stir it in. Keep stirring until the cheese is all melted into the cornmeal. The polenta should be thick and smooth, but not stiff. If it is holding a shape as you stir it, gradually mix in a bit more vegetable broth.
  • Meanwhile, warm up the caramelized fennel and onion mixture. This too could be moistened with a bit of vegetable broth, if needed.
  • Ladle the polenta into warm, shallow bowls or onto warm plates, and spoon some of the fennel and onion mixture around the polenta. Scatter some fresh flat-leaf parsley across the top and serve at once with a good red wine.

POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA



Polenta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil; whisk in 3/4 cup instant polenta. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until creamy, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms in olive oil with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon minced rosemary until tender, 6 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve over the polenta with crumbled gorgonzola and torn parsley.

POLENTA GRATIN WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Polenta Gratin With Gorgonzola Cheese image

Polenta is a delicious Italian side dish made of cornmeal. Here it is accompanied by a creamy, gorgonzola cheese sauce. This is best with a simple roast.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 cups milk (or you can use 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 1/2 cups half-and-half)
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
6 allspice berries
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola or 1 cup other blue cheese
salt and pepper
ground nutmeg
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • For polenta: Butter 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring water, sage, olive oil and salt to boil in medium saucepan.
  • Gradually add cornmeal in thin stream, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cook until cornmeal slowly falls off lifted spoon, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
  • Immediately spread polenta in prepared dish; smooth top.
  • Cool completely (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
  • For sauce: bring milk, bay leaves, cloves and allspice to boil in medium saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in another medium saucepan over moderate heat.
  • Add flour.
  • Whisk until smooth and bubbling (do not brown), about 2 minutes.
  • Strain milk mixture into flour mixture, whisking until smooth; add gorgonzola and whisk into sauce until melted.
  • Cook until thick, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom.
  • Cut polenta into 2 inch squares that are ¼ inch thick.
  • Cut each square in half horizontally.
  • Place squares in baking dish, overlapping edges slightly.
  • Pour remaining sauce over.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan (can be prepared 1 hour ahead).
  • Bake until polenta is heated through and top is golden-brown, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Creamy Polenta With Gorgonzola Cheese image

This is an amazing alternative to mashed potatoes! It's creamy, rich and all around great comfort food! Don't be hesitant about the blue cheese the flavour is subtle in the prepared dish. If you can't get gorgonzola try Stilton, or Roquefort or any good quality blue cheese. I love this dish anytime-warm, cold, at dinner or as a midnight snack-yum!

Provided by Breanna in T.O

Categories     Grains

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups cold water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (13 ounce) package instant polenta
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 ounces gorgonzola, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine water, sea salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly stir in the polenta until it is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream, Gorgonzola, salt and pepper to the polenta and stir until the cheese melts. Season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 698.5, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.7

POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND ALMONDS



Polenta with Gorgonzola and Almonds image

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.

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 ounces Gorgonzola dolce
1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water, milk, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Sprinkle in polenta and cook over mediumheat, 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.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese image

Categories     Cheese

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup heavy cream
3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Basic Polenta (page 121), freshly made and hot

Steps:

  • 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.

GORGONZOLA POLENTA



Gorgonzola Polenta image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Blue Cheese     Cornmeal     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 3/4 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups chicken broth to boil in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Gradually add polenta, whisking constantly. Return mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until polenta is tender, stirring frequently and adding more chicken broth by 1/4 cupfuls if polenta is too thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Gorgonzola and cream; stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • *Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal and cook about half as long.

GORGONZOLA POLENTA BITES



Gorgonzola Polenta Bites image

I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That's how you spread holiday cheer. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 16 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons dried currants, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and marmalade. Bring to a boil; cook 5-7 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons., Meanwhile, place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press both sides of polenta slices in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Arrange polenta on a serving platter; spoon cheese over top. Sprinkle with currants if desired; drizzle with vinegar mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA



Polenta With Gorgonzola image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups no-salt-added chicken or beef stock
1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring stock and buttermilk to boil in covered pot.
  • Slowly stir in the polenta and nutmeg, and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring often, until polenta has thickened.
  • Stir in the Gorgonzola thoroughly, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 779 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your polenta.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Polenta can be tricky to make, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully to avoid mistakes.
  • Be patient. Polenta takes time to cook. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a mushy, undercooked polenta.
  • Stir the polenta constantly. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Season the polenta to taste. Once the polenta is cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  • Serve the polenta immediately. Polenta is best served hot and fresh. If you let it sit for too long, it will start to thicken and become less creamy.

Conclusion:

Polenta is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a dessert. With its creamy texture and mild flavor, polenta is a great canvas for a variety of toppings and sauces. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, polenta is a great option. So next time you're in the kitchen, give polenta a try!

Related Topics