Easy Romanian breakfast recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked ham is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has fewer calories and adds creaminess.

mamaliga

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Polenta is easier to find and still offers a similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.

Add sausages to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil water and add cornmeal to make mamaliga, stirring until thickened, about 15 minutes.

In another pan, melt butter and fry eggs to desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes for sunny-side up.

Slice bread and toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers for a fresh salad.

Serve the fried eggs on a plate with bacon, sausage, and mamaliga.

Add a dollop of sour cream on top of the mamaliga.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with sliced vegetables and toasted bread.

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