Polenta Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted in skillet)
• 1/2 medium onion Onion (peeled and medium dice)
• 4 oz Mushrooms (stems removed, sliced into strips)
• 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 3 cups Whole Milk (warmed, not boiled)
• 1.5 cups Pecorino Romano Cheese (grated)
• 4 slices Bacon (cooked crisp, crumbled)
• 1 large Egg (whisked until blended)
• 1 spray Cooking Spray (to grease 9x13 inch baking dish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

   Set the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Chop Vegetables

   Dice half a medium onion, slice 4 oz mushrooms into strips, and mince 2 garlic cloves.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sauté Onion in Butter

   Melt 4 Tbsp butter in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 1 minute until it begins to soften and release its natural sugars.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Cook Mushrooms

   Stir in the sliced mushrooms, cover the skillet, and let them steam for about 5 minutes until they soften and release moisture.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Warm Milk

   In a medium saucepan, gently heat 3 cups whole milk over low‑medium heat until just hot but not boiling.

   Time: PT3M

7. Combine Milk and Polenta Base

   Pour the warmed milk into the skillet with the onion‑garlic‑mushroom mixture. Stir continuously over medium heat, then gradually add 1½ cups grated Pecorino Romano, stirring to keep the mixture smooth and prevent lumps. Cook for 10‑15 minutes until thick, bubbly, and resembling creamy polenta.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Add Bacon and Egg

   Stir in the crumbled crispy bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the large egg lightly, then slowly fold it into the hot polenta mixture, stirring quickly so the egg cooks gently without scrambling.

   Time: PT2M

9. Transfer to Baking Dish

   Pour the hot casserole mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch dish and spread evenly with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

10. Bake

    Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g