POLENTA CHILI CASSEROLE

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Our Test Kitchen created this delicious vegetarian bean and polenta bake that combines spicy chili, mixed veggies and homemade polenta. It's a warm and comfy casserole that is sure to please everyone, vegetarian or not.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 cans (15 ounces each) vegetarian chili with beans
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and well drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan. , Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheddar cheese until melted., Spread into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat chili according to package directions. , Spread vegetables over polenta; top with chili. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein.