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Pumpkin Polenta with Sage

Pumpkin Polenta with Sage

Pumpkin Polenta with Sage is an easy and delicious side dish perfect for fall and ready in 25 minutes. Discover the best recipe for Pumpkin Polenta with Sage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • Add milk and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Whisk in polenta and decrease heat to medium low. Slowly whisk polenta until it starts to thicken, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, cream cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper and sage until thoroughly combined. Top with additional parmesan and sage if desired.

Notes

You can use all water, all milk or a combo as I did when making this polenta.
Canned or fresh pumpkin puree both work well with this recipe.
Keyword fall side dish, Thanksgiving side dish
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