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Cheesy Polenta and Ham Gratin

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 30, 2010
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Add something cheesy to your family’s French dinner! Enjoy this polenta and ham casserole – ready in 45 minutes.

Cheesy Polenta and Ham Gratin

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (1-lb.) pkg. prepared polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 cup cooked ham strips (2x1/4x1/4-inch)
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until softened but not browned, stirring frequently.
  • Step 
    2
    Add whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Arrange polenta slices, overlapping and layering if necessary, in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with ham and Swiss cheese. Pour sauce over top.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 425°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

440 Calories
31g Total Fat
20g Protein
19g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
48%
Saturated Fat
19g
95%
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
1040mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
3g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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