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Italian Breakfast Polenta Bake

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 3 · medium

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Italian Breakfast Polenta Bake

A savory Italian-inspired breakfast bake featuring creamy polenta, spicy Italian sausage, and sautéed veggies, all topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour the polenta into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.

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