Cheesy Polenta & Egg Casserole
"This memorable brunch centerpiece is rich with cheesy polenta, crumbled sausage and baked eggs. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4 up to 2 hours ahead; hold the polenta at room temperature and refrigerate the sausage until ready to bake...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/3 cup finely chopped onion
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4 cups water, plus more as needed
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1 cup yellow cornmeal (see Shopping Tip)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 ounces Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
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1/2 cup shredded fontina or mozzarella
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1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
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6 large eggs
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Tip: Shopping Tip: Polenta, a creamy Italian porridge, can be made from any type of cornmeal. Coarsely ground cornmeal, available in many natural-foods stores, is a great option because is has big corn flavor and light texture. It's usually labeled "
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