Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant) Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant) Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

3 cups water

1 cup polenta

salt to taste

1 cup mashed butternut squash

½ cup sour cream

½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Oven-Baked Real Polenta (Not Instant) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 304.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.5g 21%

Carbohydrates: 32.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 15.1g 23%

Saturated Fat: 8.4g 42%

Cholesterol: 34.1mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1025.7IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 20%

Folate: 6.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 229.7mg 23%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 9.8mg 4%

Potassium: 60.1mg 2%

Sodium: 533.1mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 136.3

*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.