Cheezy Polenta and Egg Casserole

Start your day with a breakfast—or brunch—that’s full of flavor and effortless to make. This Garden Vegetable Polenta with Sausage and Eggs combines creamy polenta, savory turkey sausage, rich cheeses, and the herbaceous punch of Benissimo’s Garden Vegetable Seasoning for a hearty, satisfying meal. Perfect for easy recipes, weeknight recipes, or family recipes, this dish elevates a simple breakfast into a show-stopping, flavor-packed experience that everyone will love.

Serves 8

Ingredients:

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup polenta  
⅓ cup Garden Vegetable Seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
4 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
2 ounces shredded Fontina cheese
2 ounces fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
4 large eggs

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan bring water, salt, and chicken broth to a boil.  Add Garden Vegetable Seasoning and whisk in polenta.  Reduce heat and simmer stirring for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until lightly browned and no longer pink.  Scoop out to a cutting board and set aside until cool enough to handle.  Finely chop the sausage.
3. Once the polenta is done, stir in Fontina and ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano.  Scoop the polenta into a 9X13 pan coated with nonstick spray and spread until top is smooth.
4. Scramble eggs and gently pour over top of polenta.  Scatter the sausage over the top of the eggs and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano.
5. Bake in 350ºF oven for 25 minutes.
   

OPTIONAL: Instead of scrambled egg.  Make 4 two inch indentations in the polenta with the back of a tablespoon.  Break eggs, one at a time into a small cup – slip each into one of the indentations and lightly salt & pepper.  Bake in 350ºF oven for 20 minutes or until eggs are at desired consistence.

Whether you’re serving it for a weekend brunch or a cozy weeknight dinner, this polenta recipe is versatile, filling, and packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. Ideal for easy recipes, weeknight recipes, and family recipes, the combination of creamy polenta, savory sausage, and bold Garden Vegetable Seasoning makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Bring a touch of gourmet flair to your table with minimal effort—because with Benissimo, cooking at home is simple, flavorful, and always a joy.