====== Polenta Florentine ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 (18-ounce) tubes prepared polenta, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 
  * Freshly ground black pepper
  * 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach (about 6 loosely packed cups)
  * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  * 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  * 1 clove garlic, minced
  * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  * 2 cups whole milk
  * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  * 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** -
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  * **Serves:** 6
  * [[https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-polenta-florentine-248387|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Season the tops of the polenta rounds lightly with salt and pepper. Lay the rounds in the baking dish in 3 rows, overlapping them slightly; set aside.
  - Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and toss until completely wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  - Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour or cornstarch and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, about 2 minutes more.
  - Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese, reserved spinach, and lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  - Pour the spinach mixture evenly over the polenta. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered until bubbling around the edges and golden-brown, about 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and broil until the surface is golden-brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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