CALABACITAS CASSEROLE WITH POLENTA AND CHEESE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups corn kernels, defrosted
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 green chile pepper seeded and chopped or, 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 small to medium zucchini, diced
1 small to medium yellow squash
1 large yellow skinned onion, chopped
1(14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dark chili powder, just over 1/2 a palm full
Salt and pepper
1 (16-ounce) tubes prepared polenta
2 cups, 10 ounces, shredded Monterey Jack, available on the dairy aisle in pouches
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn, garlic and chiles. Saute 3 minutes, add zucchini and yellow squash and onions, season with salt and pepper, chili powder; cook 7 to 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and heat through. Transfer to baking dish. Cut 1 tube of polenta in 1/2-inch slices lengthwise. Top vegetables with polenta and cheese. Place in hot oven to melt cheese and warm polenta, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro or flat-leaf parsley.

Huzaifa Khan
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This is one of my favorite recipes for calabacitas. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


melanie amos
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I'm a vegetarian and I really enjoyed this casserole. It's a hearty and satisfying meal.


Danger Killer
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served warm or cold.


Ronald Smith Sr.
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Narayan Oli
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The cheese in this casserole gets wonderfully golden and bubbly. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Laylay Neblett
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of zucchini, corn, and bell peppers.


Ayyan Baby
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed this casserole! The roasted vegetables and cheese were so flavorful.


Kaif Hawari
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This casserole is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped spinach and black beans for extra flavor and nutrition.


M ahtesham00
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I love the addition of polenta to this casserole. It gives it a unique and delicious texture.


Mariah Edwina
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main dish. The polenta and cheese add a lot of protein and substance, making it a satisfying meal.


Opal Batchelor
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of roasted vegetables, polenta, and cheese.


Lonniew McGregor6
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This calabacitas casserole is a delicious and easy dish to make. The polenta and cheese add a creamy and cheesy texture that pairs perfectly with the roasted vegetables.


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