Make-Ahead Polenta Breakfast Bake
A savory baked polenta breakfast with eggs and herbs, prepared the night before and baked in the morning.

Total
55 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 150 g g Polenta (cornmeal)
- 4 Eggs
- 300 ml ml Milk
- 30 g g Butter
- 1 small Onion
- 1 tsp Mixed herbs(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Paprika powder(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
- 50 g g Cheese (grated)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook polenta in 500 ml salted water for 5 minutes, stirring until thick. Stir in butter.
- 2
Spread polenta into a small greased baking dish and let cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and mixed herbs.
- 4
Scatter diced onion over the polenta, pour egg mixture on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
- 6
Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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