POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND OLIVE OIL-FRIED EGGS

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If you've ever decided that cold cereal is a good dinner, here's another, far better option. Soft and steaming, with plenty of salt and pepper mixed in and perhaps some grated cheese applied at the end, a bowl of polenta or grits is deeply satisfying and requires not much more than a pot and a spoon to prepare. And topping the buttery, cheesy polenta with eggs fried in olive oil makes for a dish that is far more elegant and luxurious than its simple ingredients would imply.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, weeknight, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups low-sodium broth or water
1 1/2 cups polenta (not quick-cooking), coarse corn meal or corn grits
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1 1-ounce chunk or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 large eggs
Coarse sea salt for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring broth or water to a simmer. Stir in the polenta and salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened to taste, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper; cover pot to keep warm.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, slice cheese into slivers, or grate it on largest holes of a box grater.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until very hot. Fry 4 eggs until edges are crispy and yolks still runny. Repeat with remaining oil and eggs.
  • Pile polenta into 4 bowls and top with cheese and then fried eggs. Garnish with sea salt and more pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 527, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 721 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jerome Pietersen
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This recipe is definitely on my to-cook list!


Mez Adam
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


pranta Barua
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Mihai Nicula
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much cornmeal.


Farah Omar
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This polenta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more parmesan cheese and olive oil next time. The fried eggs were good, though.


Samdarash Pandit
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The parmesan and olive oil added a richness and flavor that I didn't expect. The fried eggs were also a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Szabina Németh
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This polenta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever toppings I have on hand. Last time I made it, I used roasted vegetables and goat cheese. It was delicious!


SAGHARA_ BOY
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I made this polenta dish for dinner last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the fried eggs were the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Jagdis Shahi
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This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the polenta was creamy and delicious. I topped it with parmesan cheese, olive oil, and fried eggs, and it was the perfect meal. I'll definitely be making


Mahlet Belayneh
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I've made this polenta dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the fried eggs add a nice crispy texture. I highly recom


Joy L. Thornton
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This polenta dish was absolutely delicious! The parmesan and olive oil added a rich and flavorful taste to the polenta, and the fried eggs were the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal


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