Creamy Polenta with Egg, Arrabiata & Bacon

Creamy Polenta with Egg, Arrabiata & Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 4 and costs $2.42 per serving. One serving contains 550 calories, 21g of protein, and 36g of fat. 103 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of goat cheese, cream cheese, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 51%, this dish is pretty good. Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Sage, Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Cranberries, and Poached Egg over Creamy Polenta are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

8 slices of thick cut bacon

2 oz. cream cheese

4 eggs

fresh parsley for garnish

4 oz. goat cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup polenta

salt & black pepper

Equipment:

whisk

sauce pan

oven

baking sheet

paper towels

microwave

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta, whisking continuously until there are no lumps and it begins to thicken slightly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the polenta to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep it from overcooking.
  3. When the polenta has thickened and become tender, stir in the goat cheese and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese are melted and fully incorporated into the polenta. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Meanwhile, place the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Roast for 15-18 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crisp. When it is done, remove it from the oven and place the bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  5. In a small saucepan or in the microwave, heat the marinara sauce until just simmering. Keep warm until you are ready to assemble your bowls.
  6. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the 1 T olive oil over medium heat. If your pan is large enough, add the four eggs and allow them to cook until the whites are opaque but still a bit runny on the top. Put a lid over the pan and turn off the heat. Allow the eggs to continue cooking under the lid until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny. If your pan is small, fry the eggs in batches.
  7. To assemble the bowls, spoon even amounts of polenta in each bowl. Top with a spoonful of the arrabiata, 1 egg and 2 slices of bacon. Garnish with chopped thyme or parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta, whisking continuously until there are no lumps and it begins to thicken slightly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the polenta to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep it from overcooking.When the polenta has thickened and become tender, stir in the goat cheese and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese are melted and fully incorporated into the polenta.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste.Meanwhile, place the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Roast for 15-18 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crisp. When it is done, remove it from the oven and place the bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.In a small saucepan or in the microwave, heat the marinara sauce until just simmering. Keep warm until you are ready to assemble your bowls.In a large non-stick skillet, heat the 1 T olive oil over medium heat. If your pan is large enough, add the four eggs and allow them to cook until the whites are opaque but still a bit runny on the top. Put a lid over the pan and turn off the heat. Allow the eggs to continue cooking under the lid until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny. If your pan is small, fry the eggs in batches.To assemble the bowls, spoon even amounts of polenta in each bowl. Top with a spoonful of the arrabiata, 1 egg and 2 slices of bacon.

3. Garnish with chopped thyme or parsley leaves.

4. Serve immediately.


Nutrition Information:

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549 Calories
20g Protein
36g Total Fat
33g Carbs
6% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
549
27%

Fat
36g
56%

  Saturated Fat
14g
92%

Carbohydrates
33g
11%

  Sugar
1g
1%

Cholesterol
221mg
74%

Sodium
700mg
30%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
20g
42%

Vitamin K
68µg
66%

Selenium
30µg
43%

Phosphorus
269mg
27%

Vitamin A
1159IU
23%

Vitamin B2
0.38mg
22%

Vitamin B6
0.33mg
16%

Copper
0.3mg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.22mg
14%

Vitamin B5
1mg
14%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Iron
2mg
12%

Vitamin B12
0.7µg
12%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Calcium
86mg
9%

Vitamin E
1mg
9%

Folate
33µg
8%

Vitamin D
1µg
8%

Magnesium
29mg
7%

Potassium
251mg
7%

Vitamin C
5mg
6%

Manganese
0.1mg
5%

Fiber
0.77g
3%

covered percent of daily need
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