Polenta With Cheese (mămăligă Cu Brânză)
Polenta with Cheese, known as Mămăligă cu brânză in Moldovan cuisine, is a traditional dish that is simple to make and incredibly delicious. This creamy and cheesy polenta is a perfect comfort food that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as feta or telemea)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal and salt, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the grated cheese and butter until melted and well combined.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Whisk Serving spoon
Tools
Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the polenta with cheese as a side dish to grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of different cheeses in the recipe.
Cost
$5