Polenta Casserole President Richard Nixon's Family

1. 1

   In a sauce pot mix bouillon with pepper and butter, bring to boil.

2. 2

   Add cornmeal, stirring with a spoon, cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until thick.

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   Now cover and simmer for 20 minutes stirring often to prevent sticking.Brush a baking with oil and spread out the polenta evenly, about 1/2 inch thick.

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   Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the cheese.

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   Now let cool, then chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm to the touch.Use a cookie cutter to make 12 2 inch rounds.

6. 6

   Arrange the rounds in a buttered casserole dish.

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   Spoon on the meat sauce, sprinkle with remaining cheese.

8. 8

   Meat sauce:

9. 9

   Melt butter in a large sauce pan, add onion,garlic and saute' lightly.

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    Add meat,salt,pepper,oregano, and bay leaf, cook on medium heat until meat is browned.Add wine, tomatoes, and tomato sauce, simmer covered for 45 minutes stirring often.Remove bay leaf.

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    Serve warm or hot.

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    Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

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    Serve topped with meat sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.