Fried Polenta with Gorgonzola!

The first time I made polenta it was a group effort. Our family had gone to visit friends who were staying in the Valle d' Aosta (in the Italian Alps). After a day spent ice skating and sledding, the warm promise of polenta was irresistible.

I remember our friend Marco telling me the polenta must be stirred continuously for at least 45 minutes in one direction, and never ever ever stirred the other way once you have started stirring it in one direction.

Did I want to stir it in the other direction to see what would happen? You betcha! But I restrained myself. It was a pleasant evening spent stirring that big old pot of polenta in the company of friends while sipping a delectable wine.

But I digress.

I promised to show you a very simple and easy recipe to make appetizers using gorgonzola. In order to keep this recipe simple and easy and quick... I bought the polenta already made.

May I present, Fried Polenta with Gorgonzola and Sundried Tomatoes!



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Ingredients:
Polenta
gorgonzola
olive oil
sundried tomatoes

Preparation time: about 2 minutes
cooking time: 10 to 15 minutes depending upon how long you fry the polenta.

And now, let's get started.

Open the polenta over the sink to drain off excess water. Place polenta on cutting board.



Make about 1/2 inch slices.



Beautiful.



Next place the gorgonzola on the cutting board.



Make as many slices as is necessary, especially if you will be eating some right away!



Heat oil over medium heat for about a minute before adding the polenta.

Fry until golden brown on one side. You can add more oil before flipping the pieces.




Once they are golden brown on both sides, remove to a platter

Add the gorgonzola and the sundried tomatoes. Here my Wild Things are helping me... the glory hounds. They always like to get in on the fun stuff!



Next pop them into the oven if you like or in the microwave oven (like I did) for a quick minute to melt the cheese.

Look at that! Perfectly melted.



Cool, and then- if you'll excuse me...



...Mmmmmmmm

Ladies and Gentlemen, Signore e Signori, there is such exquisite flavor in these little golden goodies! Buon Appetito!