Ingredients
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1
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1
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4
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1/2
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1/2
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1/3
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2
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1/2
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6
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6
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Directions
Cheesy Polenta & Egg Casserole, This memorable brunch centerpiece is rich with cheesy polenta, crumbled sausage and baked eggs , This memorable brunch centerpiece is rich with cheesy polenta, crumbled sausage and baked eggs
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Steps
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1
Done
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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.). |
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2
Done
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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. |
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3
Done
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Position Rack in Upper Third of Oven; Preheat to 350f Coat a 9-by-13-Inch Baking Pan With Cooking Spray. |
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4
Done
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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. |
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5
Done
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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. |
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6
Done
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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. |
