Baked Polenta with Sausage and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    4 to 5 servings

  • Calories

    1082 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Baked Polenta with Sausage and Cheese

This baked polenta with sausage and cheese comes together with ease and can be made ahead of time with store-bought or freshly made polenta.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups traditional or quick-cooking polenta (or substitute a tube of store-bought cooked polenta)
  • Butter for the baking dish plus more as needed
  • 1 pound fresh Italian sausages sliced 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 2/3 cup canned low-sodium beef stock chicken stock, or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons mix of finely chopped fresh rosemary and sage
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces Taleggio cheese chopped or grated (or substitute fontina)
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
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Instructions

  1. Cook the polenta according to the package directions.
  2. Transfer the polenta to a wooden cutting board or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it 1/2 inch thickness. Let cool until set, at least 45 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) baking dish.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the sausages and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the stock or broth, half the chopped herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
  6. Cut the polenta into slices about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Arrange a layer of polenta in the prepared baking dish. Cover the polenta with half the sausage mixture, half the Taleggio, and half the Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining polenta, sausage mixture, Taleggio, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs. If desired, top with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces.
  7. Bake until brown and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 1082kcal (54%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 66g (102%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 174mg (58%) Sodium 2407mg (100%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1082 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 1082kcal 54%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 66g 102%
Saturated Fat 32g 160%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 2407mg 100%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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