FAQ
Chili Casserole? Yes, it’s a thing. And it’s delicious. Featuring a hearty chili base topped with creamy polenta and cheddar cheese, this savory dish is as tasty as it is easy.
If you’ve never heard of a chili casserole, your taste buds will be happy to make its acquaintance: Savory chili, topped with a layer of creamy polenta and all covered in melted cheese.
To make this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll use your Nutrisystem Vegetarian Chili and a few simple ingredients. The Nutrisystem Vegetarian Chili–complete with four beans, zesty tomato sauce and spices–works perfectly as the base to this satisfying meal. Don’t have this Nutrisystem entrée on hand? Consider whipping up a batch of this Savory Turkey Chili to use instead.
Servings: 1
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 Nutrisystem Lunch, 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra
Ingredients:
- 1 container Nutrisystem Vegetarian Chili
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 2 Tbsp. fat-free cheddar cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and slowly whisk in cornmeal to create a polenta-like mixture.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until polenta is thickened. Remove from heat.
- Empty container of chili into bottom of an oven safe ramekin. Carefully spoon polenta over top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bubbling. Remove from oven and top with cheddar cheese.
- Broil on low for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and polenta is golden brown.
