Mamaliga Cu Branza (Cornmeal Mush With Cheese) Recipe

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Mamaliga  Cu Branza (Cornmeal Mush With Cheese)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt
  • 5 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 1/2 pint sour cream

Directions:

  1. To prepare the Mamaliga, mix the cornmeal,and salt together with 1 1/2 c cold water and set it aside to soften.
  2. Bring 4 cups water to a hard boil.
  3. Add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring constantly.
  4. When the Mamaliga begins to thicken, cover, and cook over lower heat, for about 30 minutes, stirring periodically; do not allow Mamaliga to burn. Now you are ready for the cheese.
  5. Divide the butter into 3 equal parts.
  6. Divide the grated cheese into two equal parts.
  7. Divide the cooked cornmeal into two equal parts.
  8. To a casserole dish, add 1/3 of the butter and 1/2 of the cooked cornmeal.
  9. Add an additional 1/3 of the butter, and 1/2 of the grated cheese.
  10. Add second 1/2 of the cooked cornmeal, butter and cheese.
  11. Top with the sour cream.
  12. Bake 1 hour at 350°F.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 375.05 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.91g 44%
Cholesterol 83.5mg 28%
Sodium 801.24mg 33%
Potassium 150.72mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.78g 6%
Sugars 0.62g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 13.25g 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 361.5mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.07 Kcal (595 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.95g 44%
Cholesterol 31.63mg 28%
Sodium 303.52mg 33%
Potassium 57.09mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.36g 6%
Sugars 0.23g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 5%
Protein 5.02g 27%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 136.9mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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