Butternut Squash Polenta Cakes Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Polenta Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large Butternut Squash; 3 cups polenta; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup flour; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 green onion (scallions); 1/2 cup creme fresh or sour cream; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 4 ounces butter; salt & pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 large Butternut Squash
3 cups polenta
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 green onion (scallions)
1/2 cup creme fresh or sour cream
1/4 cup coconut oil
4 ounces butter
salt & pepper to taste

1
Cut open butternut squash, remove skin & seeds, cut into cubes & steam till soft. Once cooked remove, drain, and mash adding 2 oz butter. Set aside.
2
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil , add 3 cups of polenta. Stir constantly till it is firm enough to stick to an upside down spoon ,Using a hamburger shaper press polenta to shape patty. Oil a baking tray with coconut oil & 2 oz butter and place polenta patties on tray
3
Pipe or stack butternut squash uniformly on top of the polenta patties.Lightly dust with flour . Break eggs into a small bowl and whip till frothy. Paint egg mixture on top of dusted flour and sprinkle panko on top. Place in oven and bake at 350 till firm, egg is cooked, and the color is golden brown ( app 15 min). Remove and plate -serve immediately while golden hot .. with a butter knife just run a small amount of butter over the top then garnish with strips of green onion ( scallions) and a dollop of creme fresh ( or sour cream). Delish !

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large Butternut Squash, 3 cups polenta, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Polenta Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butternut Squash Polenta Cakes

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