Turkey And Polenta Casserole Recipes

OLE POLENTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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 until thickened, about 3 minutes. , Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Divide mixture between 2 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 1 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° until heated through, 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

TURKEY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion, chilies, and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add the broth, polenta and turkey. Stir well, Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted. Serve hot.

TURKEY AND POLENTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Dice zucchini. In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook zucchini until lightly browned and tender; remove to bowl. 2. In same skillet in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook ground turkey, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt until turkey is browned and onion is tender. 3. Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water into turkey mixture; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat; stir in zucchini. 4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 1/2 cups water to boiling. With wire whisk or fork, gradually stir in cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumping. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until polenta is very thick. 5. Grease 13" by 9" glass baking dish. Spread half of polenta in baking dish; top with half of turkey mixture, then half of shredded cheese. Repeat. Bake casserole 20 minutes or until cheese on top is lightly browned.