Greens Casserole with Mozzarella
Source of Recipe
Nikibone
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds collard greens, washed and trimmed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half and half
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk or part skim
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Recipe
Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or casserole; preheat the oven to 375F or 350F for oven proof glass. Cut out and discard the tough stems; cut out thick center ribs. Rinse all the greens and shake off any excess water, chop them into 1/2 pieces. In a large skillet, cook the greens over low heat, adding them by handfuls and stirring them down as they wilt. Add 1/2 cup of water if the greens seem dry, then cover the skillet and braise for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Pour off any liquid left in the skillet, then season the greens with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat the broth and half and half in a saucepan, just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. In the large skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for one minute. Add the hot broth mixture all at once and stir over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Whisk in the grated Parmesan and ricotta. Stir the greens into the cheese sauce and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and then sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the top; bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
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