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Mexican Polenta Casserole
Made something new tonight, a Mexican Polenta Casserole! layers of polenta, cheese, salsa, and refried beans. Try it out! it was Delicious! I entered it all in the recipe builder, makes 8 servings - 268 calories per serving.

1 "tube" of polenta (cut into thin slices)
1 can whole kernel corn - drained
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos - drained
1 cup Salsa - your favorite brand
2 cups extra sharp shredded cheddar
Garlic/salt/pepper to taste (cumin & chili powder might be good in this too)
1 serving tortilla chips
Spray casserole pan (11"x7")
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Start with a layer of salsa & tomatoes
then a layer of polenta
add some spices (garlic/salt/pepper) to the top of the polenta to taste
then a layer of refried beans (get a little messy and use your hands to spread it out)
layer of corn
layer of cheese
Now repeat these layers on more time, pat it down a bit, and crumble the tortilla chips on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, cut, serve, & eat!

1 "tube" of polenta (cut into thin slices)
1 can whole kernel corn - drained
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos - drained
1 cup Salsa - your favorite brand
2 cups extra sharp shredded cheddar
Garlic/salt/pepper to taste (cumin & chili powder might be good in this too)
1 serving tortilla chips
Spray casserole pan (11"x7")
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Start with a layer of salsa & tomatoes
then a layer of polenta
add some spices (garlic/salt/pepper) to the top of the polenta to taste
then a layer of refried beans (get a little messy and use your hands to spread it out)
layer of corn
layer of cheese
Now repeat these layers on more time, pat it down a bit, and crumble the tortilla chips on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, cut, serve, & eat!
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This sounds good! My husband would love it. Thanks for posting!0
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looks interesting! might have to try this one sometime!0
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This looks delicious! I love polenta. Thanks!0
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bump!0
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Bake on top or middle rack?0
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Hi Justkf - Go for middle rack. Let me know how it turns out! Having the leftovers for lunch right now.0
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Thank you! I will try this!0
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Oh yum!!0
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That sounds soo good!!0
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Sounds great!0
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that looks good:drinker:0
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Where is the nutritional info? Looks great, but gotta have calories etc. . .0
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%&#!? These double posts.0
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Sorry!!!! Found it at the top.0
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What is polenta and where would I find it in the market?
Looks really good!0 -
Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:0
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sounds delicious!!!!!!0
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big huge bump!! Love love love mexican. Thanks for sharing!!0
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Awesome thanks for sharing!0
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bump!0
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Glad to see you all like it!What is polenta and where would I find it in the market?
Looks really good!
Try finding it near the deli/cheese section. Not all stores carry the tube of polenta.
We like to use it in place of pasta. It's like a dough made from cornmeal. It's also pretty good grilled with a bowl of chili.0 -
Polenta can be found in the mexican food isle of the grocery store.
I am trying this now...just put it in the oven. I was going to add canned chicken but then I forgot..was too busy trying to pay attention to the recipe.
Will let you all know how it turns out0 -
WHAT is Polenta and what does it taste like? :bigsmile:0
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I wonder how it would taste if black beans were substituted for refried? I think I will try it.0
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Love Mexican food. Thanks for the recipe.0
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It's really thick cooked cornmeal. You can make your own if you can not find it in the store. Recipes are on the internet. Easy to make.0
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Too lazy to make it- I buy it at trader joe's0
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I wonder how it would taste if black beans were substituted for refried? I think I will try it.
I'm sure it would rock with black beans too! The fat-free refried beans just makes it more substantial.0
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