Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant)

Ready in just over 1 hour, this easy polenta recipe, made with squash, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream, is great for a quick dinner side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup polenta
• cooking spray
• 1 cup mashed butternut squash
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Pour water into the prepared dish; stir in polenta and salt.

Step 3

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.