BAKED CHEESE POLENTA WITH SWISS CHARD

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We love this casserole, easy to put together and oh so good and good for you. I found the recipe at fooddownunder.com ,and make a couple changes to our liking. Note: This recipe can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Chard

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chopped swiss chard, stems &, leaves
cooking spray, for pan
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal or 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3-1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, then stir in Swiss chard stems; pour in a couple tablespoons water and cover pan; cook the stems 2 minutes; Remove the cover and mix in the Swiss chard leaves; Cover the pan again and cook until the leaves wilt, about 3 minutes; Remove pan from heat and let cool, uncovered.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F; spray a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine the chicken broth, water and salt in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and SLOWLY drizzle in the cornmeal, WHISKING all the while with a wire whisk.
  • Continue to cook and whisk the polenta until it is the consistency mashed potatoes, about 5 minutes; whisk in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, the 1 tablespoon butter, and the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread HALF of the polenta into the baking dish; Spoon on Swiss chard and distribute it evenly on top of polenta; Drop on small spoonfuls of the sour cream over Swiss chard; spread it out with back of spoon.
  • Spoon on the remaining polenta and spread it out; Sprinkle on the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese (the casserole may be prepared to this point and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance, bring to room temperature before baking).
  • Bake the polenta for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden on top and sizzling, DO NOT overcook it because you want to retain its creamy interior.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 713.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9.6

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