BUTTERNUT SQUASH POLENTA

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Butternut Squash     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (12-oz) package frozen butternut squash purée (sometimes called winter squash; 1 1/2 cups), thawed
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup instant polenta
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook onion in 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until very soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in squash and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Bring water, milk, salt, and pepper to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot. Add polenta in a thin stream, whisking. Cook polenta at a bare simmer, stirring with a long-handled whisk and turning down heat as needed to prevent spattering, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in squash mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Serve immediately.

Carmen Lemus
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The polenta was delicious, but the butternut squash was a bit undercooked. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the squash for a bit longer next time.


Itx Dua
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This polenta was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


James Gitau
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I've made this polenta several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Jamal Zahid
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The polenta turned out perfectly and the butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness.


Norberto Rosado
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I made this polenta for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Md Sagoe
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This butternut squash polenta was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the polenta was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.