Greens Casserole with Mozzarella

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Partain Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ pounds collard greens washed and trimmed
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 cup half and half
* 4 tablespoons butter
* ¼ cup flour
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ cup ricotta cheese
* 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
* 2 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
== Directions ==
# Butter a medium baking dish and preheat oven to 375°F.
# Cut out and discard the tough stems off the greens.
# Cut out thick center ribs.
# Rinse all the greens and shake off any excess water then chop into pieces.
# In large skillet cook greens over low heat adding them by handfuls and stirring them down as they wilt.
# Add ½ cup of water if the greens seem dry then cover skillet and braise 15 minutes.
# Pour off any liquid left in the skillet and season greens with salt and pepper.
# Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
# Heat broth and half and half in a saucepan just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
# In the large skillet melt butter over low heat.
# Add flour and cook stirring constantly for one minute.
# Add hot broth mixture all at once and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and thickened.
# Whisk in the grated Parmesan and ricotta.
# Stir greens into the cheese sauce and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
# Sprinkle with bread crumbs and sprinkle grated mozzarella over the top.
# Bake 20 minutes.
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