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Fried Cornmeal Mush

A simple, hearty dish made from cornmeal, perfect for breakfast or a side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • to taste maple syrup or honey optional

Instructions 

  1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to avoid lumps.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and let it cool until firm.
  5. Once firm, cut the mush into slices.
  6. Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the slices until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Serve hot with maple syrup or honey if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cornmeal, Fried, mush
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