Super Creamy Cheeeeesy Polenta

Name: Super Creamy Cheeeeesy Polenta
Yield: serves: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 1 cup polenta; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano; 1/2 cup freshly grated Fontina cheese; 1/4 cup mascarpone; 1/2 bunch of fresh sage, finely chopped

December 9, 2011

For years polenta reminded me of the Cream of Wheat my mother used to send me off to school with in the morning. It was totally boring. But once I started making polenta for myself I discovered I LOVED it. My special twist? I fat it up with milk, Parm, Fontina cheese, and mascarpone until it’s creamy, decadent, and delicious. Just remember, the kicker here is to season the liquid with plenty of salt in the beginning—it makes all the difference.

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