Oven-Baked Cheesy Polenta with Okra
A cheese lover's delight, this oven-baked polenta is combined with okra for a phenomenal showing. If you prefer goat cheese, blue cheese or some other flavor, feel free to substitute cheeses to your liking. This recipe will melt your heart.
Ingredients
- 4 cup(s) water, divided
- 6 small fresh okra pods
- 1 cup(s) uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup(s) butter, cut into pieces
- 8 ounce(s) block sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add okra, and cook 10 minutes.
- Remove okra with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in pan; cool okra slightly, and coarsely chop.
- Add remaining 2 cups water to reserved liquid; bring to a boil.
- Gradually stir in grits and salt; return to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot grits into eggs; add to remaining hot mixture, whisking constantly.
- Whisk in butter.
- Stir in okra and cheese.
- Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until set.
- Ready in 1 hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 1711.96kcalCarbohydrates: 130.03gProtein: 85.96gFat: 86.52gSaturated Fat: 44.96gCholesterol: 619.63mgSodium: 2772.56mgFiber: 10.28gSugar: 1.42g
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