Creamy Two-Cheese Polenta

Cooking Light - 2003 If you're not serving this immediately, keep the polenta warm by covering it and placing it over very low heat. Stir occasionally. Mascarpone ensures the polenta's creamy consistency and rich flavor.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8

Ingredients

• 4  cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1⁄4 cups  instant dry polenta
• 1⁄3 cup  about 2 1/2 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Bring to a boil, gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a wisk.
3. Cook 2 minutes until thick, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
5. Serve immediately.