Creamy Polenta with Poached Eggs: An Easy Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting dish, creamy polenta topped with perfectly poached eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 fresh eggs
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
- Add polenta gradually, stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat and cook for about 30 minutes until creamy.
- Stir in butter and cheese until melted and combined.
- In another pot, poach eggs in simmering water for about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve creamy polenta topped with poached eggs.
Notes
- You can add herbs for extra flavor.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more water or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Creamy Polenta, Poached Eggs, Comfort Food