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Creamy Polenta with Poached Eggs

A delicious Creamy Polenta with Poached Eggs recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Polenta
  • 1 cup coarse cornmeal
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
Finish
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream or milk
  • Black pepper to taste
Poached Eggs
  • 4 fresh eggs
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Water for poaching
Toppings
  • Fresh herbs chives, parsley
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Cook Polenta
  1. Bring water and salt to boil in heavy saucepan
  2. Gradually whisk in cornmeal
  3. Reduce heat to low, simmer gently
  4. Cook 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently
Finish Polenta
  1. Stir in butter, Parmesan, and cream
  2. Season with black pepper
  3. Keep warm while poaching eggs
Poach Eggs
  1. Bring water with vinegar to gentle simmer
  2. Crack eggs into small cups
  3. Create whirlpool, slide eggs into water
  4. Poach 3-4 minutes until whites set
Serve
  1. Spoon polenta into bowls
  2. Top with poached eggs
  3. Garnish with herbs and toppings

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!