Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream

Name: Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
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

A rustic and comforting dish from Romania

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.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Mămăligă

1 cup of yellow cornmeal

4 cups of water

1 teaspoon of salt

2 tablespoons of butter

For the Cheese Blend

1 cup of crumbled Feta cheese

1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the Toppings

1 cup of sour cream

2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

For Additional Flavor

1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

1 clove of garlic, minced

Preparation

Preparing the Mămăligă

Boil water and salt

Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.

Add cornmeal

Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to prevent lumps.

Cook Mămăligă

Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally for 30 minutes until thickened.

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

Combine cheeses

Combine crumbled Feta and grated Parmesan in a bowl.

Mix gently

Mix gently to incorporate.

Cooking Process

Thickening

Stir the Mămăligă continuously over low heat until it becomes creamy.

Mixing

Remove from heat, then stir in butter and black pepper.

Assembly

Pour Mămăligă onto a serving platter, spread cheese blend, and dollop with sour cream evenly.

Plating & Serving