Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant) 5.0 (5) 4 Reviews 3 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 305 Calories 15g Fat 32g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved