Best 5 Mexican Polenta Pie Recipes

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Calling all polenta lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable Mexican Polenta Pie, a dish that harmoniously blends the rustic charm of polenta with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. This savory pie features a crispy polenta crust enveloping a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and a medley of Mexican spices. The tantalizing aroma of roasted poblano peppers adds a smoky depth to the dish, while a generous layer of melted cheese brings it all together, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN POLENTA PIE



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This is a good casserole for a crowd or a potluck. The recipe was a $200 winner in a casserole contest.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb uncooked ground turkey
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup bottled salsa
2 (16 ounce) packages refrigerated cooked polenta (or cook and mold your own)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2/3 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a skillet cook onion, sweet pepper,and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil until tender.
  • Add turkey, chili powder, cumin and cayenne.
  • Cook until turkey is no longer pink, stirring to break up meat.
  • Add beans, undrained tomatoes and salsa.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer gently 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Cut 1 tube polenta into 1/2-inch cubes; press evenly into prepared baking dish.
  • Halve remaining polenta lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; set aside.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over polenta in dish.
  • Top with meat mixture.
  • Arrange sliced polenta over meat; sprinkle with remaining cheese and fresh tomato.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 12 servings.

MEXICAN POLENTA PIE



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Thanks to chili beans and jalapeño pepper cheese, cornmeal mush never tasted so good!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, drained
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (3 ounces)
1/3 cup crushed corn or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches. Mix cornmeal, water and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick; remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Spread cornmeal mixture in pie plate. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Spread beans over cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

MEXICAN POLENTA PIE



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This is from Betty Crocker's "Good and Easy Dinners" with my adaptation. Go mild or spicy...it's up to you. This is good for when you don't have any meat defrosted for dinner but you want something hearty, pretty and kid-pleasing. (It qualifies also as pure comfort food - bonus!) For the crushed tortilla chips, try a combo of Doritos and plain Tostitos...Fritos are good, as well.

Provided by vrvrvr

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 small seeded finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can beans (kidney, pinto, black, or chili)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Mix cornmeal, water, chicken broth and salt in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium, continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick and stiff (2 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in egg and half-n-half.
  • Spread cornmeal mixture into buttered 9" pie plate. (*I find that using a lightly buttered sandwich-baggie over my hand works great for this, to push the cornmeal mixture evenly into the pie plate and up the sides.) Bake uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix salsa, jalapenos (if using)and beans in medium bowl; mash a little with a potato masher to incorporate.
  • When cornmeal crust is done, spread bean mixture over evenly.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
  • Top individual servings with sour cream.

MEXICAN POLENTA PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans, drained
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack-Colby cheese with jalapeno peppers (3 ounces)
1/3 cup , crushed corn or tortilla chip

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches. Mix cornmeal, water and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly reduce heat to medium. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread cornmeal mixture in pie plate. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Spread beans over cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.1 Serving: Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 470mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 8g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MEXICAN POLENTA PIE



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Thanks to chili beans and jalapeño pepper cheese, cornmeal mush never tasted so good!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, drained
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (3 ounces)
1/3 cup crushed corn or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches. Mix cornmeal, water and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick; remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Spread cornmeal mixture in pie plate. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Spread beans over cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your polenta pie the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the polenta. It should be cooked through, but still have a slightly creamy texture.
  • Be patient when assembling the pie. It takes a little time to layer all of the ingredients, but it's worth it in the end.
  • Let the pie cool slightly before serving. This will help it hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Mexican polenta pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover polenta, and it can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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