Polenta Gratin with Gorgonzola Cheese
Elevate your next meal with this luxurious Polenta Gratin with Gorgonzola Cheese, a dish that’s as comforting as it is elegant. Creamy, slow-cooked polenta is infused with rich butter, velvety heavy cream, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese, then baked to golden perfection under a bubbling blanket of Parmesan and fresh thyme. This hearty gratin offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and gourmet flair, making it an ideal side dish or vegetarian main course. Simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, this recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a sophisticated twist on comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Polenta (coarse-ground cornmeal)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt, then slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the polenta, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until thickened and creamy, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the butter and heavy cream until fully incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in half of the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
Pour the polenta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining Gorgonzola cheese over the top of the polenta, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme leaves.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the gratin from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.3 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 5393 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.6 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1431 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
