OVEN BAKED CHEESY POLENTA w/OKRA

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 cups water, divided
• 6 small fresh okra pods
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 (8 oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from mydailymoment.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.