Traditional Romanian Polenta with Feta Cheese and Bacon

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4.6

38 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    591 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Romanian

Traditional Romanian Polenta with Feta Cheese and Bacon

This Traditional Romanian Polenta with Feta Cheese, Bacon and Sausage known as "Mamaliga cu Branza in Paturi" is a dish I've grown up with and am very fond of. It's hearty, delicious and satisfying.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 lices Bacon fried and chopped
  • 8 ounce smoked sausage sliced and fried
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups feta cheese shredded or crumbled

Instructions

  1. Boil the water with salt. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to low and add the cornmeal, while stirring constantly. Keep stirring, you will notice the polenta will thicken.
  2. Cook the polenta for about 20 to 30 min, stirring occasionally. 
  3. Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
  4. In a 9 x 13 in baking dish, spread half of the polenta using some of the remaining bacon fat. Sprinkle with half of the feta cheese. Add all the sausage and half of the bacon.
  5. Repeat with another layer using the remaining polenta. Add the remaining cheese and top off with the remaining bacon.
  6. Bake for about 10 min.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1ser Calories 591kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 1685mg (70%) Potassium 324mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Calcium 386mg (39%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 591 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ser
Calories 591kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1685mg 70%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Calcium 386mg 39%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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