Lancaster County Amish Cornmeal Mush
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country with this authentic Lancaster County Amish Cornmeal Mush recipe, a comforting dish rooted in tradition. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, water, and a touch of salt, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed hot and creamy, or chilled, sliced, and pan-fried to perfection. Whether served with butter, maple syrup, or honey, each bite offers a hearty, rustic flavor that’s both nostalgic and satisfying. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, this simple yet timeless recipe is a delightful way to savor the culinary heritage of Amish cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup Cold water
- 3 cups Boiling water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for greasing pan or serving)
- Maple syrup or honey (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of yellow cornmeal and 1 cup of cold water. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
Slowly pour the cornmeal mixture into the boiling water while stirring constantly. This helps prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir the mixture frequently with a wooden spoon or whisk.
Cook the mush for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens to the consistency of pudding. Be sure to stir regularly to prevent sticking or burning.
If you plan to fry the mush later, grease a loaf pan or small baking dish with butter. Pour the hot mush into the pan, smooth the top, and let it cool completely. Once set, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
To serve hot, spoon the mush into bowls and top with butter, maple syrup, or honey as desired.
For fried mush, slice the chilled mush into ½-inch thick slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter, and fry the slices until golden brown on both sides. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 261 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.
