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Make-Ahead Polenta Breakfast Bake

A savory baked polenta breakfast with eggs and herbs, prepared the night before and baked in the morning.

Make-Ahead Polenta Breakfast Bake

Total

55 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Cook polenta in 500 ml salted water for 5 minutes, stirring until thick. Stir in butter.

  2. 2

    Spread polenta into a small greased baking dish and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and mixed herbs.

  4. 4

    Scatter diced onion over the polenta, pour egg mixture on top, and sprinkle with cheese.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.

  6. 6

    Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat22 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium720 mg

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