Creamy Butternut Squash Polenta

Name: Creamy Butternut Squash Polenta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 (as a side dish)
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 cup very finely chopped yellow onion, from one small onion; 4½ cups whole milk; 1 (12-oz) package frozen butternut squash or winter squash purée (about 1½ cups), thawed (see note); 1½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¾ cup instant polenta or fine yellow cornmeal; ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano; Finely chopped fresh herbs, for serving (optional)

Total 20m

This creamy butternut squash polenta is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With the richness of whole milk and the subtle sweetness of butternut squash, this dish is sure to be a hit. Top it off with some freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh herbs for a finishing touch.

Butternut Squash