Lighter Polenta With Green Chilies And Cheese Recipes

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.

POLENTA WITH GREEN CHILES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees; Butter an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
• Mix milk, Water, cornmeal, garlic, and salt in a heavy saucepan, bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook until polenta is thickened, stirring often, 12 to 15 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Pour half of polenta into prepared dish; cover with half of the chilies and half of corn, sprinkle with half of the cilantro and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese; drizzle with 1/4 cup of cream.
• REPEAT; Spoon remaining polenta over and cover with remaining chilies, corn, cilantro and cheese, pour the other 1/4 cup cream over top.
• Bake until polenta puffs and cheese begins to brown, about 25 minutes; cut into squares and serve.

POLENTA WITH GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE

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.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH SPICY CHILE OIL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Whisking constantly, gradually add 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking frequently, until thick and creamy, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons over medium. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until red-pepper flakes begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve polenta topped with chile oil.

POLENTA WITH CRUMBLES, GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy saucepan, mix together milk, water, cornmeal, garlic, salt, and Parmesan cheese to make Polenta. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook until polenta has thickened, about 10 minutes.2. Spoon half of polenta into a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Over the top of polenta, evenly spread MORNINGSTAR FARMS Burger Style Recipe Crumbles, 1 can of chilies, 1 cup of corn, half of the cilantro and half of the shredded cheese. Spoon on remaining polenta into dish and top with remaining chilies, corn, cilantro and cheese. Top with 1/2 cup of fat-free half & half.3. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

POLENTA WITH CRUMBLES, GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy saucepan, mix together milk, water, cornmeal, garlic, salt, and Parmesan cheese to make Polenta. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook until polenta has thickened, about 10 minutes.2. Spoon half of polenta into a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Over the top of polenta, evenly spread MORNINGSTAR FARMS Burger Style Recipe Crumbles, 1 can of chilies, 1 cup of corn, half of the cilantro and half of the shredded cheese. Spoon on remaining polenta into dish and top with remaining chilies, corn, cilantro and cheese. Top with 1/2 cup of fat-free half & half.3. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

POLENTA CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan. , Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheddar cheese until melted., Spread into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat chili according to package directions. , Spread vegetables over polenta; top with chili. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

LIGHTER POLENTA WITH GREEN CHILIES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut polenta into thin slices.
• Put half of slices into baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, cover with half of garlic and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover with half of corn, half of cilantro, half of cheese; then drizzle with half of whipping cream.
• Repeat for second layer.
• Bake 400F for 25 minutes, or til golden brown.