Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant)

Name: Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3 cups water; 1 cup polenta; salt to taste; 1 cup mashed butternut squash; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese

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Why stir polenta forever when this delicious recipe works beautifully? I like to roast veggies (eggplant, zucchini, onion) while the polenta bakes, then when the polenta is done, top with roasted veggies and some chopped tomatoes, some spices, and bake another 20 minutes. It's dinner.

Recipe by Nancy

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
3 cups water
1 cup polenta
salt to taste
1 cup mashed butternut squash
½ cup sour cream (Optional)
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Pour water into the prepared dish; stir in polenta and salt.
Bake in the preheated oven until polenta is thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in squash, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

Any variety of squash can be substituted for the butternut squash.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305	Calories
15g	Fat
32g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 533mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 12mg	62%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 60mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.