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Baked Butternut Squash Polenta

Creamy Baked Butternut Squash Polenta for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Baked Butternut Squash Polenta is a comforting dish that blends caramelized squash with creamy polenta, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Polenta
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water broth is recommended for flavor
  • to taste teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For the Butternut Squash
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
For the Cheesy Twist
  • 1 cup Fontina cheese can substitute with Gruyère

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium pot
  • Spatula
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces, spread them on the baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of vegetable broth or water to a boil and gradually whisk in 1 cup of polenta, stirring continuously for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Once the polenta is cooked, gently fold in the roasted butternut squash and season with salt.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and press chunks of Fontina cheese into the mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the Fontina cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  7. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great for make-ahead meals and retains flavor after being stored.

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