Side Dish · Eastern European ·

Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream

Name: Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 cup of yellow cornmeal; 4 cups of water; 1 teaspoon of salt; 2 tablespoons of butter; 1 cup of crumbled Feta cheese; 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup of sour cream; 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper; 1 clove of garlic, minced

Discover the traditional Romanian favorite, Mămăligă, made even more sumptuous with cheese and sour cream. This hearty dish serves as a versatile side or standalone comfort food.

4.7(890 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 9, 2025

Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Mămăligă

For the Cheese Blend

For the Toppings

For Additional Flavor

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 448 kcal
Protein: 13.5 g
Carbs: 31 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1792 kcal
Protein: 54 g
Carbs: 124 g
Fat: 120 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup of yellow cornmeal	480	8	104	5	10
4 cups of water	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon of salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons of butter	204	0	0	23	0
1 cup of crumbled Feta cheese	400	21	6	33	0
1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese	216	19	4	14	0
1 cup of sour cream	480	6	8	45	0
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley	2	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper	6	0	1	0	1
1 clove of garlic, minced	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Mămăligă

1
Boil water and salt
Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Add cornmeal
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to prevent lumps.
3
Cook Mămăligă
Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally for 30 minutes until thickened.
Tip: Ensure constant stirring to prevent the Mămăligă from sticking and scorching. Pro Tip: Use a wooden spoon for stirring Mămăligă for a more authentic touch.

Preparing the Cheese Blend

1
Combine cheeses
Combine crumbled Feta and grated Parmesan in a bowl.
2
Mix gently
Mix gently to incorporate.

How to Make Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Thickening
Stir the Mămăligă continuously over low heat until it becomes creamy.
2
Mixing
Remove from heat, then stir in butter and black pepper.
3
Assembly
Pour Mămăligă onto a serving platter, spread cheese blend, and dollop with sour cream evenly.