Lancaster County AMISH Cornmeal Mush Recipe 🌽🍳

Description

This Lancaster County Amish cornmeal mush recipe is a cherished breakfast staple, perfect for serving with syrup, ketchup, or alongside eggs. In Lancaster County tradition, it’s also enjoyed with milk or browned butter. Whether you savor it fresh off the stove or chilled and sliced, this simple yet hearty dish promises to satisfy your breakfast cravings.

Recipe Information

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Grains, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 55.2
Fat Content: 0.6g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 298.7mg
Carbohydrate Content: 11.7g
Fiber Content: 1.1g
Sugar Content: 0.1g
Protein Content: 1.2g

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of water, 1 cup of cornmeal, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.
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Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The consistency should thicken as it cooks.
Transfer to Loaf Pan: After simmering, pour the cooked cornmeal mush into a loaf pan. If you prefer to enjoy it fresh, you can skip the next step and serve it immediately with your favorite toppings.
Cool and Slice: Let the cornmeal mush cool in the loaf pan until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, it will solidify, making it easier to slice into thin pieces.
Fry Till Golden Brown: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil or butter. Slice the cooled cornmeal mush into thin pieces and fry them in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the fried cornmeal mush from the skillet and serve hot with your preferred accompaniments, such as syrup, ketchup, eggs, milk, or browned butter. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Lancaster County classic!

Tips and Variations

For added flavor, consider incorporating spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract into the mixture before cooking.
Experiment with different toppings and accompaniments to customize the dish to your taste preferences.
Leftover cornmeal mush can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Simply reheat slices in a skillet or microwave before serving.

Embrace the warmth and simplicity of Lancaster County tradition with this delightful Amish cornmeal mush recipe. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or any time of day, its comforting flavors and versatile serving options are sure to make it a household favorite. 🌾🥣