Ole Polenta Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp salt
4 cups water, divided
1 lb ground turkey or beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tsp each dried basil , oregano and dill weed
dash hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

For polenta, in a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, salt and 1 cup water until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Divide mixture between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1-1/2 hours.
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, herbs and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened.
Loosen one polenta from sides and bottom of dish; invert onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and set aside. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the remaining polenta. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheese. Top with reserved polenta and remaining meat mixture.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.71 Kcal (1025 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.71g	12%
Cholesterol	62.62mg	21%
Sodium	672.84mg	28%
Potassium	452.82mg	10%
Total Carbs	21.81g	7%
Sugars	3.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	23.25g	46%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	141.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.19 Kcal (290 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.18g	12%
Cholesterol	17.71mg	21%
Sodium	190.25mg	28%
Potassium	128.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.17g	7%
Sugars	0.85g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	11%
Protein	6.57g	46%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	23%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	40mg	14%

* 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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