Mom’s Cornmeal Mush Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍳 Recipe Category: Breakfast
🔍 Keywords: Grains, Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Description:
This cherished recipe hails from the heart of family tradition, passed down through generations. It’s a comforting dish that marries the simplicity of cornmeal with the richness of memories. Enjoy it served with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, or indulge your sweet tooth by pairing it with jelly or syrup. Whether for breakfast or brunch, this dish will warm your soul and fill your belly.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 quart milk
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 203.4
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.2mg
- Sodium Content: 950.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 30.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 7.9g
- Protein Content: 7.3g
Instructions:
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Begin by setting up a double boiler. Place water in the bottom pan and the milk in the top pan.
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Heat the double boiler until the milk is hot but not boiling.
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In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and cold water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
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Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the hot milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, or until it has thickened to the desired consistency.
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Once thickened, cover the mixture and allow it to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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After simmering, divide the mixture evenly between two medium-sized loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
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Allow the cornmeal mush to cool completely in the loaf pans.
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Once cooled, slice the cornmeal mush into desired portions.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the slices of cornmeal mush until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
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Serve hot, with your choice of toppings such as salt, pepper, jelly, or syrup.
Enjoy your Mom’s Cornmeal Mush, a comforting breakfast treat that’s sure to become a family favorite!
