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Creamy Polenta Breakfast Bowl
Start your day with this hearty and satisfying Creamy Polenta Breakfast Bowl. This dish features velvety polenta as a base, topped with crispy bacon, fresh avocado, juicy tomatoes, and perfectly fried eggs. It's a delightful way to fuel your morning, combining creamy textures with vibrant flavors. Polenta, a staple in Italian cuisine, has a rich history, originally made from ground cornmeal by peasants as an affordable and filling meal. This modern twist elevates it into a nourishing breakfast that will keep you energized all morning!
Ingredients
- Water
- 4 cups
- Polenta
- 1 cup
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon
- Butter
- 2 tablespoons
- Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup, shredded
- Bacon
- 4 slices
- Eggs
- 2, fried
- Avocado
- 1, sliced
- Tomato
- 1, diced
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Chives or green onions
- for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, slowly whisk in the polenta and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook the polenta for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's thick and creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated. Adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.
- In a separate skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble it into pieces.
- In the same skillet, fry the eggs to your preferred level of doneness, sunny-side up or over-easy works beautifully.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the creamy polenta between two bowls. Top each with a fried egg, sliced avocado, diced tomato, and crumbled bacon.
- Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper and garnish with chives or green onions if desired.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the bacon with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Feel free to mix in your favorite breakfast toppings such as sautéed greens, feta cheese, or hot sauce for an extra kick.
Dietary Information
Servings: 2 Dish Type: Breakfast Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 550 Fat: 35g Carbs: 40g Protein: 20g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 2g
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