Categories: Cooking Light, Grits, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 cups dry instant polenta
• 3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese , softened
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1/4 cup shaved fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the milk and water to a boil over medium heat.

2. Add in pumpkin and salt; stir using a whisk.

3. Lower heat to low and gradually whisk in polenta.

4. Cook polenta 1 minute or until thick.

5. Remove from heat.

6. Add 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and sage; stir until cheeses melt.

7. Top with shaved parmesan—serve immediately.

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