CHEESY BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH POLENTA
Butternut squash melts into the polenta as it cooks for this creamy make-ahead dish. Once transferred to a baking dish, pressing chunks of creamy Fontina cheese into the polenta ensures that once baked it will be full of gooey pockets of cheese throughout.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Squash Milk/Cream Nutmeg Cheese Parmesan Butter Olive Oil Sage Fontina Thanksgiving Side Bake Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 1 Tbsp. salt and 6 cups water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, then cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until polenta just begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until polenta is thick and no longer gritty, and squash mashes easily when pressed with the back of a spoon, 30-40 minutes.
- Mix in milk and nutmeg, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly and smashing squash with the back of spoon, until squash is dissolved into the polenta, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and 1/4 cup butter until melted. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add sage and cook, stirring, just until leaves are lightly crisped and darker in color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Grease a shallow 3-qt. baking dish with butter, then transfer polenta mixture to baking dish. Scatter Fontina cheese over and press down lightly with spoon to submerge. Top with crisped sage. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight and up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover dish and bake casserole until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 30-35 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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KON Ho Tum
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they were not impressed. The polenta was too mushy, and the butternut squash was not cooked through. I would not recommend this dish to others.
Nerie Trinagan
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The polenta was creamy, but it lacked flavor. The butternut squash was also a bit bland. I would recommend adding some additional spices to this dish to give it more flavor.
Elvilah Imbali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this dish was actually really good! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Jade Binks
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The polenta was creamy and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this again.
Raghad Serhan
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends last night, and they loved it! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Md Tuhed
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Director Smith
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they were not impressed. The polenta was too mushy, and the butternut squash was not cooked through. I would not recommend this dish to others.
Warisa Rafa
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The polenta was creamy, but it lacked flavor. The butternut squash was also a bit bland. I would recommend adding some additional spices to this dish to give it more flavor.
Lx Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this dish was actually really good! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Princess Hibba
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The polenta was creamy and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.
kaleem sadeeq
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The cheesy polenta was a hit with everyone, and the butternut squash was a nice touch. I will definitely be adding this dish to my regular rotation.
Subham Das
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.