Greens And Mozzarella Casserole Recipes

CHEESY GREENS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large Dutch oven, combine the cream, mascarpone, onion, garlic, nutmeg, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer over a medium-low heat, stirring as you go. Simmer gently until the onions and garlic are very soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add all of the kale to the cream mixture, then cover and allow to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook until the greens are just wilted and coated in the cream mixture.
• Transfer the greens mixture to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and spread evenly. Top with the Gruyere and panko breadcrumbs. Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

GREENS AND MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish or casserole; preheat the oven to 375 degrees or (350 degrees if using an oven-proof glass dish).
• Cut out and discard the tough stems of the greens; if using kale or collards, cut out thick center ribs.
• Rinse all the greens and shake off any excess water, then chop them into 1/2-inch 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.
• 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 a 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.