Fried Cornmeal Mush

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4.6

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    496 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

Fried Cornmeal Mush

This fried cornmeal mush recipe is the perfect Midwest breakfast. Delicious firm cornmeal (or you might call it polenta) is lightly fried in butter and drizzled with maple syrup. So incredibly simple and totally delicious. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 roll of firm polenta or cornmeal sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Set sliced polenta to the side.
  2. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
  3. Once the butter is melted add in the cornmeal slices.
  4. Cook until brown, flip, and cook on the other side until brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve warm with maple syrup for drizzling.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 51g (102%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 51g 102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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