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Mexican Polenta Pie

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

Mexican Polenta Pie

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Prep Time

10min

Total Time

1hr5min

Servings

6servings

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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Spread cornmeal mixture in pie plate. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Spread beans over cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips.

  3. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

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Tips & Notes

  • Did You Know...

    An Italian staple, polenta is a hearty mixture made from cornmeal, water and eggs. Its popularity is increasing in the U.S., and you'll find it on the menus of many fine restaurants.

  • Special Touch

    For an herbal twist, sprinkle with chopped oregano just before serving.

Nutritional Information

  • 1 Serving:
  • 195
  • 7g (Saturated Fat 3g)
  • 50mg
  • 740mg
  • 27g (Dietary Fiber 4g)
  • 10g
  • Percent Daily Value*:
  • 10%
  • 6%
  • 12%
  • 12%
  • Exchanges:
  • 1/2
  • 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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