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Greens and Cheese Bake

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds greens, washed and trimmed (kale, collards)
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup chicken 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

Directions:

1. Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2. Preheat the oven to 375° degrees.
3. Wash and stem greens.
4. Chop greens into 1/2-inch pieces.
5. In a large skillet, cook the greens over low heat, adding them by handfuls and stirring them down as they wilt.
6. Add 1/2 cup of water, then cover and braise for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
7. Pour off any liquid and add salt and pepper.
8. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
9. Heat the broth and half-and-half in a saucepan, just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
10. In the large skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
11. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for one minute.
12. Add the hot broth mixture all at once and stir over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
13. Whisk in the grated Parmesan and ricotta.
14. Stir the greens into the cheese sauce and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
15. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and mozzarella.
16. Bake for 20 minutes and serve.