CREAMY PUMPKIN POLENTA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Creamy Pumpkin Polenta image

This rich polenta makes a unique side dish. Use it instead of the typical potatoes or rice at holiday meals. Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock!

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Christmas

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups chicken stock (have an additional couple of cups of boiling liquid handy) or 5 cups vegetable stock (have an additional couple of cups of boiling liquid handy)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups cornmeal
3/4 cup cooked pumpkin (or canned)
1/2 cup neufchatel cheese (cut into small pieces)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Bring water or stock and salt to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Stir in pumpkin.
  • SLOWLY pour in corn meal while continuously stirring.
  • An easy way of doing this is to pick up handfuls of cornmeal and let it run through your fingers in a very SLOW stream. NEVER STOP STIRRING.
  • If mixture gets too thick and impossible to stir, add more boiling liquid.
  • Once cornmeal has been added, stir in the small pieces of cream cheese (a little at a time) until cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the mixture.
  • Continue cooking and stirring for about twenty minutes.
  • If you don't cook the polenta long enough, you won't achieve the proper creamy consistency.
  • Continue to add additional liquid as necessary.
  • The proper consistency should be that of a thick Cream Of Wheat Cereal.
  • Your spoon should be able to stand straight up when stuck in the middle and the mixture should pull away from the sides of the pot.
  • Serve with pat of butter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 683.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.5

Santina Hudson
santina@hotmail.com

I love this recipe! The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree adds a beautiful color and sweetness. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Albathedinasour Page
albathedinasour.page@gmail.com

This is a great recipe for a fall dinner party. The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree adds a beautiful color and sweetness.


Milan Roka
r_milan@gmail.com

This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness.


Ssentongo Junior
ssentongo@yahoo.com

This dish was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness.


Darius Thuston
thustondarius1@gmail.com

This recipe is a must-try for pumpkin lovers! The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree adds a beautiful color and sweetness.


Cindy Bertoldo
bertoldo-c@yahoo.com

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness.


sana shafique
ss@yahoo.com

Not bad, but not great either. I've had better.


tobi uchiha 2
t2@hotmail.fr

Meh.


nanditi sion
nanditi.sion@aol.com

This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a different type of cheese.


Gregory Esposito
gregory.esposito5@yahoo.com

I love this recipe! The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree adds a beautiful color and sweetness. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sunil Subedi
subedi23@yahoo.com

This creamy pumpkin polenta was a delicious and comforting meal. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness. I served it with roasted chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with the family.


Candy Raj
r_c87@yahoo.com

This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a nice touch of sweetness. I served it with roasted chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with the family.


Malak ALZORO
malaka@hotmail.fr

This dish was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness. Will definitely be making this again!


Md Ariff
a22@gmail.com

Loved this recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a nice touch of sweetness. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a delicious meal.


Md rasid Maji
r@hotmail.com

This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was just right. I added a bit of extra Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor, and it was perfect.


Goma Sapkota Upreti
s_goma56@yahoo.com

Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfect! The pumpkin polenta was creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the pumpkin. Served it with roasted chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with the family.


Nayab Ahmed fakeer malang
mn53@aol.com

This dish was absolutely divine! The combination of pumpkin, Parmesan, and butter created a taste sensation that was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again!


Ahmed Mohamadino
m.a@hotmail.fr

I tried this recipe for a special dinner party and it was a hit! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin puree added a beautiful color and sweetness. Everyone loved it!


Ubada Alsakr
ubada_a@gmail.com

This creamy pumpkin polenta was an absolute delight! The flavors of pumpkin and Parmesan cheese blended perfectly, creating a creamy and comforting dish. The step-by-step instructions made it easy to follow, and the end result was simply delicious.