Best Mexican Polenta Easy Recipes

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POLENTA ENCHILADA BAKE



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This Polenta Enchilada Bake is easy to make and comes together in just 30 minutes!

Provided by She Likes Food

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 medium sized onion
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (18 oz) tube polenta
1 (15 oz) can enchilada sauce, I love Hatch brand
3/4 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice up the polenta into 8 equal sized pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil and polenta slices. Season the tops with salt and cook until each side is lightly browned, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • While polenta is cooking dice up the bell peppers and onion. Remove polenta from the skillet and add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and diced vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add in the black beans and all the spices. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour half the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a medium sized oven safe baking dish and then top with the veggie and bean mixture. Lay the polenta slices down in a single layer and pour over remaining enchilada sauce. Top with shredded cheese and bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 7-10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 slices, Calories 354 calories, Sugar 7.7 g, Sodium 1488.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg

MEXICAN POLENTA - EASY



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I love polenta and buy it in the 18 ounce tubes. I've also made it myself (easy enough to do). But for ease of use nothing can beat this with a fool-proof recipe for Mexican seasoning which I make in large batches and keep labeled and dated in a small mason jar. 2 TBL chili powder 2 TBL cumin 2 TBL paprika 2 TBL cayenne...

Provided by Angel Slave

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 18 oz. tube polenta, cut into 12 1/2" pieces
2 Tbsp evoo
1 large vidalia onion (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice (fresh)
1 1/2 tsp mexican or cajun spice seasoning
2 clove garlic, minced (2 tsp)
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 can(s) 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with sweet or hot peppers (your choice)
1 can(s) 15.5 oz low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c queso fresco (2 oz.)
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 c sour cream or greek yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. Position pan 2 " from broiler pan after spraying the pan and placing the sliced polenta on it. Watch carefully and turn after one side has become browned - spraying the tops when you turn sides (approximately 5 minutes per side.
  • 2. Heat oil in lartge skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in lime juice, spice seasoning, garlic and lime zest. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add kidney beans and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • 3. Place 3 polenta slices on each dinner plate. Ladle bean mixture over top, and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or creme fresche.
  • 4. open a bottle of Sangria!

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POLENTA



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Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup. I often use chicken broth instead of water. It's a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom ragout.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups water
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup polenta
3 tablespoons butter, divided
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
  • Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to thicken; stir and taste for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1186.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

OLE POLENTA CASSEROLE



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With plenty of ground beef and cheese, this layered bake goes over big on the dinner table. Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to suit your taste.-Angela Biggin, Lyons, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and dill weed
Dash hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For polenta, in a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, salt and 1 cup water until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. , Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Divide mixture between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1-1/2 hours., In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, herbs and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened., Loosen 1 polenta from sides and bottom of dish; invert onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and set aside. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the remaining polenta. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheese. Top with reserved polenta and remaining meat mixture., Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SPICY POLENTA CAKES



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking polenta, medium- or coarse-grain
1 cup crumbled queso blanco cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey, for serving
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, salt and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook, whisking constantly, until the polenta tightens and there are no lumps, about 4 minutes. Stir in the queso blanco, butter, cilantro, pepper and jalapeno. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Generously butter a 9-by-9-inch baking pan. Pour the polenta into the pan and set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, until firm.
  • Preheat a griddle pan over medium heat. Invert the polenta onto a clean cutting board and slice it into nine 3-inch squares. Brush the squares on both sides with the olive oil, then griddle them until golden brown and warmed through, about 3 minutes per side. While warm, drizzle the polenta cakes with the honey and squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve.

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.

POLENTA



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Simple directions on how to cook plain polenta. There are many options for polenta once it is cooked: you can mix in fresh herbs and cheeses, bake it, or fry it! Experiment and choose your favorite technique!

Provided by IDAJ

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 cups water
1 cup polenta

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CREAMY TEX-MEX POLENTA



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Make and share this Creamy Tex-Mex Polenta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup butter
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup scallion
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In pot, bring 4 cups salted water to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Slowly stir in cornmeal.
  • Stir until mixture is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in butter, 1 cup cheese, scallion, chipotle and salt until cheese and butter are melted.
  • Serve sprinkled with remaining 2 T cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 290.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5.3

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