Chef Dave's Polenta Casserole (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Chef Dave's Polenta Casserole (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Add the onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian Essence and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Return the sausage to the pan, stir to mix, and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and stir to mix. Cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Season with the black pepper and salt.
  6. Pour the sausage mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, distributing it evenly. Pour the polenta on top, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula.
  7. Top the polenta with the butter and Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  8. Creamy Polenta:
  9. Combine the milk, chicken stock, salt, white pepper, and mace in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the polenta. Once the mixture begins to thicken, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the polenta is tender, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping down the sides of the pot, about 10 minutes. Add the Parmesan and stir to blend. Remove from the heat and stir to cool for 3 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, combine the eggs and egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk until frothy.
  11. Add 1/2 cup of the polenta to the eggs (to temper) and whisk to blend. Gradually add the egg mixture to the rest of the polenta (in about 3 additions), stirring constantly. Continue to stir vigorously for another 2 minutes. Reserve for the casserole.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 471.69 Kcal (1975 kJ)
Calories from fat 191.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.22g 33%
Cholesterol 170.14mg 57%
Sodium 1466.27mg 61%
Potassium 769.66mg 16%
Total Carbs 35.88g 12%
Sugars 12.07g 48%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 33.3g 67%
Vitamin C 42.4mg 71%
Vitamin A 2mg 65%
Iron 17.4mg 97%
Calcium 453.1mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.48 Kcal (391 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.21g 33%
Cholesterol 33.72mg 57%
Sodium 290.6mg 61%
Potassium 152.54mg 16%
Total Carbs 7.11g 12%
Sugars 2.39g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 15%
Protein 6.6g 67%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 65%
Iron 3.4mg 97%
Calcium 89.8mg 45%

* 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

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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