College Scrapple
Transform your mornings with the comforting and budget-friendly charm of College Scrapple! This nostalgic recipe combines savory ground pork sausage with creamy cornmeal, all gently seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a flavorful bite that hits all the right notes. The mixture is cooked to perfection, chilled until firm, and then pan-fried to achieve a golden, crispy crust while staying tender inside. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with eggs, toast, or even a drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. Quick to prepare and made with simple pantry staples, College Scrapple is the ultimate easy-to-make, hearty comfort food that’s perfect for students and families alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil or butter (for frying)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the broth is heating, whisk together the cornmeal and flour in a small bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the boiling chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooked sausage to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
Cook the scrapple mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a paste-like consistency.
Transfer the scrapple mixture to a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set and firm.
Once the scrapple has set, remove it from the loaf pan and slice it into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil or butter. Fry the scrapple slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately, plain or with your favorite condiments like ketchup, maple syrup, or hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
