Easy Oven Baked Pumpkin Polenta

Comfort food meets autumnal elegance with this Easy Oven Baked Pumpkin Polenta, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive fall gatherings. Made with wholesome, simple ingredients like coarse polenta, velvety pumpkin puree, and savory Parmesan cheese, this baked polenta comes together effortlessly in the oven—no constant stirring required! Infused with the rich flavors of chicken or vegetable broth and a hint of warm black pepper, this recipe creates a perfectly creamy texture with minimal effort. Topped with a touch of fresh sage for a seasonal finish, it’s a versatile side or main dish that can be served warm and soft straight from the oven or allowed to cool and firm for slicing. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-dish wonder will quickly become a go-to comfort classic for fall and beyond.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Coarse polenta (cornmeal)
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coarse polenta, pumpkin puree, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil to prevent moisture from escaping.

Step 4

Bake the polenta in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, stirring the mixture halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 5

After 35 minutes, remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter until the polenta becomes creamy and smooth.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 7

Serve immediately while warm, garnished with fresh sage if desired. The polenta can also be allowed to cool and firm up for slicing if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1521.7 grams (1521.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1453

Total Fat 48.60g	62%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 6519mg	283%
Total Carbohydrate 214.10g	78%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 41.80g	84%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 570mg	44%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1012mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 58.6%