Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese Recipe

Name: Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 7-ounce can whole green chilies, drained; 1 cup drained canned corn; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
1 cup water
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 7-ounce can whole green chilies, drained
1 cup drained canned corn
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Mix first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
4
Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
5
Cook until polenta is tender and thickens, stirring often, about 12 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Stir in Parmesan.
8
Pour half of polenta into prepared dish.
9
Cover with half of chilies and half of corn.
10
Sprinkle with half of cilantro and 1 cup Jack cheese.
11
Drizzle with 1/4 cup cream.
12
Spoon remaining polenta over.
13
Cover with remaining chilies, corn, cilantro and cheese.
14
Pour 1/4 cup cream over.
15
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
16
Chill.)
17
Bake until polenta puffs and cheese begins to brown, about 25 minutes if not chilled or 30 minutes if chilled.
18
Cut into squares and serve.

670

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, 1 cup water, 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese

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