BREAKFAST POLENTA WITH CHORIZO AND QUESO FRESCO

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Categories     Cheese     Pork     Tomato     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Sauté     Feta     Sausage     Cornmeal     Corn     Winter     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 1/4 cups water
1 cup polenta (coarse yellow cornmeal) or regular cornmeal
1 1-pound bag frozen yellow corn kernels, thawed
1 pound fresh link chorizo sausage, casings removed
1 pound cherry tomatoes (about 3 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cheese and cilantro in small bowl. Mix 3 1/4 cups water, polenta, and corn kernels in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and stir to blend well. Bake until water is absorbed and polenta is tender, stirring once, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sauté chorizo in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking into small pieces with side of wooden spoon, about 6 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes to skillet. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 6 minutes. Uncover; crush some tomatoes with fork. Simmer until tomatoes release juices and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Spoon polenta onto plates. Top with chorizo mixture, then cheese mixture.

Keletso Tshoane
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This dish is a little too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


Seyed Mehrab
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of chorizo and polenta, but it was surprisingly good. I will definitely be making this again.


GachaLifeisBadUwU
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chorizo. I also added some black beans and corn to make it a more complete meal.


Lukas Hogan
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Adam Tasiu
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!


Kember Andueza
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This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Sk Mahfuz sk
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Dineth Sanjuna
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.


Gabriella Rivera
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Melissa Peavy
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Burhan Haidar
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend using a good quality chorizo and queso fresco.


Myron Benally
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I followed the recipe exactly and the polenta turned out great! I especially liked the crispy chorizo and the creamy queso fresco.


Rick Hare
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This breakfast polenta was a hit with my family! The chorizo and queso fresco added so much flavor and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.