Cheesy Polenta and Spicy Cajun Sausage
This creamy cheddar polenta and broiled spicy Cajun sausage makes a delicious meal with a simple salad or steamed spinach or broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta
- 3 ½ to 4 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray, for greasing the rack
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, I used Aidells
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put the polenta in a large saucepan with 1 cup of water. Whisk until smooth. Add 1 more cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over medium heat.1 cup polenta | 2 cups water | 1 tsp salt
- Turn the heat to medium-low and continue cooking and whisking frequently, adding water in small amounts, for about 30 minutes. The consistency should be thick yet somewhat loose.2 cups water
- Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Add more cheese, if desired. Stir until smooth.2 tbsp butter | 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired.
- Line a baking pan with foil; place a rack in the pan. Lightly grease the rack and heat the broiler to high.Vegetable oil or cooking spray
- Arrange the sausages on the rack and broil 6 inches from the heat source for about 12 minutes. Turn the sausages over halfway through the cooking time.12 ounces andouille sausage
- When the polenta is ready, spoon some into a wide bowl or plate. Slice the sausages and arrange the slices over the polenta. Repeat with the remaining polenta and sausages.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 23gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1423mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 436IUCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
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