Cheesy Baked Polenta and Egg with Bacon

Name: Cheesy Baked Polenta and Egg with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cup Polenta dry, uncooked; 4 Cups Water; ¼ Teaspoon Salt; ½ Cup Cooked Bacon Bits cook raw with some oil or purchase cooked; ½ Cup Shredded Cheese; 2 Eggs; pinch Salt; pinch Black Pepper Ground; 2 Tablespoon Green Chives or Green Onion stalks chopped to garnish

Creamy polenta meets gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and a perfectly baked egg in this Romanian-inspired dish. A comforting meal that's simple yet indulgent.

Glycemic Load: 36.7 (High)

Serves: 2

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Original recipe: www.masalaherb.com

About This Calculation

Cheesy Baked Polenta and Egg with Bacon has a high glycemic load of 36.7 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributor is polenta (dry cornmeal) (GL 36.7). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.