Directions:
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- If using fresh basil leaves, snip them up into little pieces.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mozzarella, the parmesan, and the basil.Set aside.
- For the polenta, in a medium saucepan bring 2 3/4 cups of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir the cup of COLD water into the cornmeal mixture.
- SLOWLY add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water,stirring constantly.
- Cook and stir until the mixture returns to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, or until mixture is very thick, stirring often.
- Pour 1/3 of the hot mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese blend.
- Repeat the same two layers again, using another 1/3 of the hot mixture, and the remaining 1/2 of the cheese.
- Pour over the last 1/3 of the hot mixture.
- Cool for 1 hour.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- When you are ready to cook the polenta, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the uncovered polenta into the hot oven for about 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top, and heated through.
- Let the polenta stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 150.65 Kcal (631 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 29.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.24g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.42mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 539.22mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 105.72mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.4g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 0.58g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.05g | 8% | |
| Protein | 13.91g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 371.4mg | 37% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 153.49 Kcal (643 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 29.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.31g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.65mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 549.36mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 107.71mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.72g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 0.59g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.09g | 8% | |
| Protein | 14.17g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 378.4mg | 37% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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