SAUSAGE, BELL PEPPER, AND FETA POLENTA CASSEROLE

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Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Feta Polenta Casserole image

Slices of ready-made polenta are topped with a mix of Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese for a winning all-in-one supper!

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
¼ cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package prepared polenta, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup water, or as needed
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is browned thoroughly, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Remove sausage mixture from the skillet, place in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Add olive oil, all bell peppers, and onion to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pie dish with olive oil. Arrange polenta slices over the bottom, overlapping slightly.
  • Stir tomato paste into bell pepper mixture in the skillet and cook briefly. Return sausage mixture to pan and stir well. Add water until mixture is saucy but not too thin; you may use less than 1/4 cup. Add chopped parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer briefly until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon sausage-pepper mixture over polenta in the pie dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle feta cheese and goat cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1241.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Haseeb khokhar Haseeb khokhar
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Lenford Henry
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the crispy polenta crust and the flavorful sausage and bell pepper filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jubail Islam
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I thought this casserole was pretty good. It was easy to make and it was a big hit with my family. I'll probably make it again sometime.


Zeek Nuk
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt or if I had used a different type of sausage. I'll probably try making it again with a different recipe.


Joseph Nhlanhla Makhanya (CORNISH)
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of sausage, bell peppers, and feta. The polenta was creamy and cheesy and the whole dish was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Midul Mojumdar
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I might make it again if I'm in a pinch, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.


Rodel Acopra
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices or herbs. I'll probably try making it again with a different recipe.


Tammy Ackerman
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I thought this casserole was pretty good. The sausage and bell peppers were flavorful and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I might make it again if I'm in the mood for something hearty and comforting.


Alyan Qadir
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This casserole was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! It was quick and easy to make, and it was a big hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Julecah Miah
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I made this casserole for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! I used tofu instead of sausage and added some chopped mushrooms for extra flavor. It was a delicious and hearty meal.


Nakato Anisha
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! I'll probably make it again, but I'll use a milder sausage next time.


Sinwari Naseem Rahman
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I thought this casserole was just okay. The polenta was a bit too soft for my taste and the sausage was a bit greasy. I might try making it again with a different type of sausage.


rana abdurrahman
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This casserole was a disappointment. The polenta was bland and the sausage and bell peppers were dry. I won't be making this again.


A Besti
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


M Patel
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The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I loved the crispy polenta crust and the flavorful sausage and bell pepper filling.


John Magaja
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of sausage and added some chopped spinach for extra veggies. It was a healthy and satisfying meal.


Logan Subramoney
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of sausage, bell peppers, and feta, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors blended together perfectly and the polenta was creamy and delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


amessa alabedamessa
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This sausage, bell pepper, and feta polenta casserole was a hit with my family! My kids especially loved the cheesy and flavorful polenta. Definitely adding this recipe to my dinner rotation.