Cheesy Polenta & Egg Casserole Recipe

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Cheesy Polenta & Egg Casserole
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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Gradually whisk cornmeal into the boiling water. Add salt and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the polenta bubbles, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking frequently, until very thick, 10 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, once the polenta comes to a boil, transfer it to the top of a double boiler, cover, and place over barely simmering water for 25 minutes. This is convenient, because you don't need to stir it as it cooks.).
  2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain if necessary and transfer to a cutting board; let cool. Finely chop when cool enough to handle.
  3. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  4. When the polenta is done, stir in fontina (or mozzarella) and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. If the polenta seems too stiff, add small amounts of water to thin it to a thick but not stiff consistency. Spread the polenta in the prepared pan.
  5. Make six 2-inch-wide indentations in the polenta with the back of a tablespoon. Break eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup and slip one into each indentation. Scatter the sausage on the polenta and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly on top of the eggs.
  6. Bake the casserole for 15 minutes. Then broil until the egg whites are set, 2 to 4 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.49 Kcal (1158 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.28g 25%
Cholesterol 214.57mg 72%
Sodium 632.5mg 26%
Potassium 203.18mg 4%
Total Carbs 18.59g 6%
Sugars 1.63g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 15.72g 31%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 125.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.91 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.41g 25%
Cholesterol 71.33mg 72%
Sodium 210.27mg 26%
Potassium 67.54mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.18g 6%
Sugars 0.54g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 8%
Protein 5.23g 31%
Vitamin C 3mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 25%
Calcium 41.7mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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