Cornmeal Mush Breakfast
Appalachian

Cornmeal Mush

Old-fashioned cooked cornmeal mush served warm with butter and sorghum syrup.

25
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup white cornmeal
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 4.00 cup water
  • 2.00 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Mix cornmeal and salt with 1 cup cold water.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour cornmeal mixture into boiling water, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until very thick.

  5. 5

    Stir in butter.

  6. 6

    Serve warm with syrup or milk, or pour into a loaf pan, cool completely, slice, and fry in butter until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 354
Total Fat7g
Saturated Fat4g
Cholesterol16mg
Sodium67mg
Total Carbohydrate74g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars28g
Protein4g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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