Ham and Polenta Spoonbread Recipe

Name: Ham and Polenta Spoonbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan); 3 cups whole milk; kosher salt; ⅔ cup quick-cooking polenta; 1 large onion, chopped; 12 lb good quality cooked ham, chopped; 4 ounces Fontina cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 2 ounces asiago cheese (about 1/2 cup); 2 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 3 dashes hot pepper sauce; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan)
3 cups whole milk
kosher salt
⅔ cup quick-cooking polenta
1 large onion, chopped
12 lb good quality cooked ham, chopped
4 ounces Fontina cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
2 ounces asiago cheese (about 1/2 cup)
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
fresh ground black pepper

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Lightly butter a 6 cup oval baking dish.", "Bring milk and 1/2 teaspoons salt to simmer in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat.", "Whisk in the polenta.", "Continue whisking until thick, 3-5 minutes.", "Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.", "Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 12"" skillet over medium-low heat.", "Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, about 15 minutes.", "Add the ham and stir often until warmed through, about 3 minutes,.", "Stir the ham mixture, cheeses, egg yolks, basil, oregano, thyme, hot pepper sauce, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper into the polenta and mix well.", "In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.", "Fold the egg whites into the polenta and then spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.", "Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into pieces and dot on top.", "Bake until brown and puffed, 30-35 minutes.", "Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving with a large spoon."]

2717

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

Carbs

256

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan), 3 cups whole milk, kosher salt, ⅔ cup quick-cooking polenta, and more.

Yes, Ham and Polenta Spoonbread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ham and Polenta Spoonbread

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