Description
Pumpkin Polenta with Sage is a quick and creamy side dish that combines rich pumpkin puree, parmesan, and fresh sage for the perfect fall flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 cups water
1.5 cups milk
1 cup polenta (coarse ground cornmeal)
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
1. Add water and milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Whisk in the polenta gradually and reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Continue whisking for 5–6 minutes until thick.
4. Add pumpkin puree, cream cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and sage.
5. Stir until fully combined and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan and sage if desired.
Notes
Use canned or fresh pumpkin puree—both work well.
You can use all water or all milk depending on desired richness.
Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk or water to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Polenta with Sage, fall side dish, creamy polenta