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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.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1711.96 kcal

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

Keyword Butter, Eggs
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