How to Make Fried Cornmeal Mush - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fried cornmeal mush is a classic Southern dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It’s a simple yet comforting dish that is made from just a few basic ingredients. This dish is often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch dish, but it can also be served as a side dish or a snack.

The key ingredient in fried cornmeal mush is, of course, cornmeal. Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient that is used in many traditional Southern recipes, and it gives this dish its deliciously crispy texture. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 13 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a medium saucepan, heat water to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; stir in salt and cornmeal. Cook, stirring regularly, until mixture is thick.
  • Spoon cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Slice cornmeal mush into 1 inch wide slices. Cook in melted butter until golden brown on both sides.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 604mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 53mg