Polenta and Sausage Stuffing
Polenta and Sausage Stuffing is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Butter a shallow baking pan (15 by 10 inches).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionButter a shallow baking pan (15 by 10 inches).
Bring 6 cups water with salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add polenta in a stream, stirring with a long-handled spoon, and simmer, stirring constantly, 5 minutes (polenta will be very thick).
Add 3 tablespoons butter and stir until butter is incorporated.
Spread polenta in buttered pan and chill, uncovered, until firm, about 15 minutes.
While polenta is chilling, cook sausage in 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
Add onion to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes; add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add remaining 1/2 cup water and stir up brown bits from bottom of skillet, then add onion mixture and chicken broth to sausage.
Preheat broiler.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with remaining tablespoon oil in a small saucepan.
Invert polenta onto a large cutting board, then cut half of it into 1/2-inch cubes (reserve remainder) and toss with butter mixture in a medium bowl.
Return polenta cubes to baking pan, spreading evenly, and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until golden brown in patches, 8 to 12 minutes.
Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish (3-quart capacity).
Coarsely mash remaining polenta with a potato masher and add to sausage mixture.
Add broiled polenta cubes, 1/2 cup cheese, parsley, and pepper to taste, and toss until combined well.
Transfer to baking dish.
Sprinkle top of stuffing with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake, covered tightly with a sheet of buttered foil (buttered side down), until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake until top is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.