Fried Cornmeal Mush
Transform your breakfast routine with this hearty and comforting Fried Cornmeal Mush! Made with just four simple pantry staples—cornmeal, water, salt, and a touch of butter or oil—this classic recipe is a nostalgic delight with roots in humble, homestyle cooking. The cornmeal is cooked into a creamy, polenta-like base, chilled until firm, and then sliced and fried to golden, crispy perfection. Perfect for pairing with sweet toppings like maple syrup, honey, or jam, or even savory additions like eggs and bacon, this versatile dish is a deliciously budget-friendly way to start your day. With its irresistible crispy edges and soft, warm interior, Fried Cornmeal Mush is bound to become your new breakfast favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 3 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil (for frying)
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup of water with the cornmeal to form a smooth slurry.
Stir the salt into the boiling water, then gradually pour in the cornmeal slurry while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 10-15 minutes or until the cornmeal thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Pour the cooked cornmeal into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and spread evenly. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
Once chilled and firm, remove the cornmeal from the loaf pan and cut it into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the slices of cornmeal mush in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve warm with syrup, butter, honey, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*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.
