CREAMY PUMPKIN POLENTA

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Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds add a fun crunch. -Debi George, Mansfield, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5-1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
Salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, optional

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil., Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal and nutmeg. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan. Stir in pumpkin and cream cheese until smooth. Sprinkle each serving with pumpkin seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges