Cheesy Italian Sausage Stuffed Polenta Bites
Cheesy Italian Sausage Stuffed Polenta Bites
Ingredients:
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3 1/2 cups chicken stock, plus 1 cup water
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1 (9.2-ounce) box DeLallo Instant Polenta
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1/2 stick butter
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8 ounces grated Havarti
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1 pound loose Italian sausage
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2 cups DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Marinara
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1/4 pound shredded provolone
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2 tablespoons fresh basil
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350˚F.
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Bring stock and water to a boil. Stir in polenta, stirring constantly to avoid clumping. Add butter and grated Havarti. Stir until combined. Immediately remove from heat and evenly distribute polenta into a 12-cup non-stick muffin pan. Allow to cool.
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Once polenta cools, spoon out a hollow in the top of each muffin for stuffing. (you can use the cored out polenta for leftovers)
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Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown Italian sausage, breaking up while cooking. Once cooked through, stir in Pomodoro Fresco Sauce and cook until hot, about 7 minutes.
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Fill each polenta muffin with meat sauce, then top with provolone. Bake until cheese becomes hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
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Serve with freshly chopped basil.
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