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Pumpkin Polenta Cups (plus a virtual baby shower!)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups polenta or corn grits
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 8 strips of fully cooked crispy bacon chopped
  • 1 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • To a stock pot, add the water and salt. Bring to a boil and then whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 30 minutes or until the polenta is cooked through and the water has been absorbed. Stir in the butter, parmesan cheese and pumpkin puree. Stir until the cheese has melted
  • Portion the polenta out to 6-8 equal sized small bowls. Garnish with greens, bacon and almonds.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!