Pumpkin Polenta with Mushrooms and Sausage

Name: Pumpkin Polenta with Mushrooms and Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta; 1 cup sharp cheddar; ½ cup pumpkin purée; 4 cups vegetable broth; ½ cup loose sausage; 3 cups mixed mushrooms (- I used trumpet, baby bella, and shimeji); 2 shallots; 1 tsp. fresh thyme; 1 tsp. fresh sage; 3 tbsp. olive oil; ⅛ tsp. chili pepper; ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika; ½ tsp. salt (- and a little to season mushrooms); pepper (- a small sprinkle)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This creamy, cheesy pumpkin polenta with mixed mushrooms is such a delicious fall brunch or Thanksgiving dinner side dish! With shallots, sausage, herbs, and spices, this simple recipe feeds a crowd and takes just 30 minutes to make!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:36:58 GMT