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Baked Pumpkin Polenta

Baked Pumpkin Polenta

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  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
    • 💧 5 1/2 cups water
    • 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 🌽 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 🥛 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano Reggiano or pecorino cheese
    • 2/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Toss in sage leaves and fry until crispy (20-30 seconds), then set aside.

2

Add pumpkin to the pan, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Sprinkle cornmeal into the boiling mixture while whisking constantly. Reduce heat and cook until cornmeal is creamy, about 25 minutes.

4

Turn off heat; add cayenne, milk, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Whisk until evenly combined.

5

Grease a 9x9-inch cake pan with olive oil. Spread polenta evenly into the pan, let cool, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

6

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Invert polenta onto a cutting board, cut into 8 portions, and transfer to a lined baking sheet.

7

Top each polenta piece with Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle paprika or cayenne if desired. Bake until golden brown edges appear, about 30 minutes.

8

Garnish baked polenta with fried sage leaves and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

277

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Add a pinch of ground nutmeg to enhance the pumpkin's natural flavor.Use a springform pan for easier removal of chilled polenta.Serve with a green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.