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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 591kcal
Ingredients
- 5 slices 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
- 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.
- Cook the polenta for about 20 to 30 min, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
- 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.
- Repeat with another layer using the remaining polenta. Add the remaining cheese and top off with the remaining bacon.
- Bake for about 10 min.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ser | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1685mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 2.5mg