Pasta - Polenta w/3 Cheeses

By BlueSchmoo

From Quick Vegetarian Pleasures

Ingredients

• 2 Cups low-fat milk
• 2 Cups water
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
• 2 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 1/2 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Grated Monterey Jack or Muenster Cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Generously grease a 9 inch pie plate or shallow 1 Qt dish, set aside.

2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; Reduce heat to a simmer then gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 5 minutes or until thick, it pulls away from the sides of the pan

3. Remove from heat; Whisk in 1 1/2 Tbsp of the butter and 2 Tbsp of the Parmesan cheese

4. With a rubber spatula spread 1/2 of the polenta in the bottom of the greased pie plate or baking dish, then top with the cheddar and jack cheeses, Spread on the remaining polenta, then sprinkle on the the remaining Parmesan cheese and dot with the remaining butter.

5. Let the polenta sit at least 15 minutes, or cover and chill for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees, Bake uncovered 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly