POLENTA WITH GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE

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Provided by Peggy Reed

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Cornmeal     Winter     Bon Appétit     Portland     Maine     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a main-course or 8 as a side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Okara Rung
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This polenta is the best I've ever had! I can't wait to make it again.


Mathew Lagat
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I'm glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good polenta recipe for a while.


Nepali B2K
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I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but my polenta always sticks to the pan.


Khloe Evans
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would add some more seasonings to taste.


Chenita Adams
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I would have liked more cheese in the polenta.


Hani Hani
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This dish was okay, but I've had better polenta.


Laxmi Chauhan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my polenta didn't come out creamy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


KirstenEnid CampBellF
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure I could adjust the amount of green chilies next time.


Bebik Tharu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta turned out too dry. I'll have to try it again.


Eabha Kilcommons
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and even eggs.


Isma Ibra
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I added some crumbled bacon to the polenta and it was amazing!


Jordan Sylvan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Addy Ann
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Priyanka Armin
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind! It was creamy and flavorful, and the green chilies added a nice touch.


Richard owens
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Perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Steven Thomas
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


kaye jose
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I love that this recipe can be made with simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Eddie Free
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I served it with grilled chicken and a side of roasted vegetables.


Pauline Mmry
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I've never made polenta before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the green chilies added a nice kick.


Thande
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OMG! This polenta is sooooo good! The green chilies and cheese add a perfect amount of flavor and spice. I will definitely be making this again!