Recipe: Three Cheese Soft Polenta

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Three Cheese Soft Polenta
From: The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian
Serves at least 6

2 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup polenta
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup imported Italian Fontina cheese, diced into small pieces
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a 3 to 4-quart preferably heavy bottomed pot heat water, milk, and salt to simmer. Add the polenta and garlic and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the cheeses and black pepper to taste. Serve as it is, soft and warm, or pack into a greased mold and chill until firm. Slice and pan fry.