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.

Mark Ngurule
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Karabelo Morwe
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This pie was a great find. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Ch Ahad Ch Ahad
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This pie is a great option for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's a delicious and satisfying dish that everyone will love.


Patricia Dixon
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This pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The polenta crust is a fun and unique way to serve polenta, and the filling is packed with healthy vegetables.


Harry Richford
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I'm always looking for new ways to use polenta. This pie was a great way to use up some leftover polenta. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Test Two
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This pie was a great find. It's packed with flavor and it's a hearty and satisfying meal.


Brooke Robinson
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This pie is a great option for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Cpt Mo
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make Mexican food. This pie was a great find. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Mulungi Barack
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover polenta. The pie is easy to make and it's a delicious and satisfying meal.


Eaj Estiak Ahmed
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the polenta crust and the spicy filling. I'll definitely be making it again.


Craig Williams
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This pie was a hit with my family. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. The only thing I would change is to use a bit less cheese in the filling. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Abebaw Belete
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Tsukasa
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The polenta crust is crispy and flavorful, and the filling is creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of refried beans and it was a hit with my family.


Rose Bhatta
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The polenta crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khonma Chaudhary
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This pie was easy to make and so tasty. The polenta crust was a bit crumbly, but it still held together well. The filling was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. Overall, a great recipe.


Lebohang Emily
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Vanessa Essuman
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I love this twist on the traditional Mexican pie. The polenta crust is a great alternative to a flour crust, and it adds a unique twist to the dish. Highly recommend!


Daamee Alemayehu
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The Mexican polenta pie was a delightful surprise. I've never had polenta before, but it had a creamy and slightly cheesy texture that complemented the spicy filling perfectly. Will definitely make it again!


Raja Rahim
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OMG! This dish was a total hit with my family. The combination of flavors was incredible. It's definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.


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