Italian Sausage and Polenta Bites Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage and Polenta Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage links; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 24 saltine crackers; 1 1/2 tablespoons scallions, sliced on an angle

Servings: persons

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage links
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 saltine crackers
1 1/2 tablespoons scallions, sliced on an angle

1
Cook sausage with oil in a hot saute pan until done.
2
This may take about 45 minutes.
3
Remove from pan.
4
Let sausage rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into about 2 dozen slices.
5
In same pan, gently cook red bell peppers until tender and drain well.
6
While the sausage is cooking, begin the polenta.
7
Combine chicken stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan.
8
Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn.
9
While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream.
10
Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy.
11
Stir in butter and cooked red bell peppers.
12
Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
13
Spoon a small amount of polenta on each saltine cracker and then a slice of sausage.
14
Then add 1/8 teaspoon polenta on top of the sausage slice and garnish with 1 or 2 slices of scallions.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage links, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 red bell peppers, diced, 1 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Polenta Bites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Sausage and Polenta Bites

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