POLENTA & PANCETTA STUFFING

Polenta & pancetta stuffing image

Add this unusual, creamy stuffing to your Christmas banquet this year

Provided by Good Food team

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 onion , finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
x packs cubetti di pancetta
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 thyme sprigs, leave stripped and finely chopped, plus extra to serve
x pack ready-cooked polenta , chopped into cubes
50g parmesan , grated
250ml single or whipping cream
250ml chicken or vegetable stock

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a large frying pan, gently fry the onion in the oil until soft, about 8-10 mins. Stir in the pancetta, garlic and thyme, and cook until the pancetta is browned and crisp. Stir in the polenta and half the cheese and cook for a few mins - don't worry if the polenta breaks up. You can prepare up to this stage up to a day ahead.
Add the cream and stock to the pan, mix thoroughly, then pour into an oiled baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over and bake for 40 mins or until browned on top. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 2.19 milligram of sodium