CHEESY POLENTA AND HAM GRATIN

Cheesy Polenta and Ham Gratin image

Add something cheesy to your family's French dinner! Enjoy this polenta and ham casserole - ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1 (1-lb.) pkg. prepared polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup cooked ham strips (2x1/4x1/4-inch)
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until softened but not browned, stirring frequently.
Add whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Arrange polenta slices, overlapping and layering if necessary, in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with ham and Swiss cheese. Pour sauce over top.
Bake at 425°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 3 g