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Cheesy Polenta with Southwestern Ragu

Cheesy Polenta with Southwestern Ragu
Prep Time BG 10

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 35

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 45

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 5

Serving

size

Ingredients

  • 1 C chicken broth
  • 2 C milk
  • 1 C coarse yellow corn meal
  • 4 T cream cheese
  • 1 C cheddar cheese
  • 1 C frozen corn

Southwestern Ragu:

  • 1 pkg (12 oz.) Turkey kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped  
  • 1 C frozen corn
  • 1 large can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 C sour cream
  • 1 C salsa
  • 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ C cilantro, chopped
  • ½ lime

Preparation

  1. Bring chicken broth and milk to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in corn meal.
  2. Reduce heat and cook 5-10 minutes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and corn. Stir and heat thoroughly. Remove from heat.

Southwestern Ragu

  1. Heat pan with oil on medium high heat. Add kielbasa, peppers, and onions and sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add corn, tomatoes, black beans, cumin, chili, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cook down until most of the liquid is gone for about 20 minutes.

Serving Instructions: Plate with bottom layer of cheesy polenta topped with sausage ragu. Top with shredded cheddar, dollop sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze with lime and serve.

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