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Fried Mush
Fried Mush is a dish made from firm-cooked cornmeal that is cooled, sliced, and pan-fried in butter until crispy and golden. The cooked cornmeal loaf provides a tender yet sliceable base, which develops a flavorful crust when fried. It offers a comforting, slightly creamy texture inside with buttery crisp edges, making it a satisfying side or breakfast item.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
20
Calories:
51 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter for frying, salted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. 3 cups water
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk and salt. Slowly pour the cornmeal/milk mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly. 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bring it to a boil again, then reduce heat and stir almost constantly (to avoid clumps) for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened to the consistency you like.
- Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 - inch loaf pan and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once the cornmeal has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight or until the mixture has become firm (at least 8 hours).
- Remove the cornmeal loaf from the pan and slice it into 1/2" to 1" slices. (We usually slice the loaf into 10 slices, then cut those slices in half so they cook more quickly and make smaller pieces.)
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through. Watch them closely so they don't burn. 3-4 tablespoons salted butter
- Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey if desired.
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Notes
- The recipe yields about 20 slices; one slice is considered one serving.
- Slice the firmed loaf thinner or smaller to fry faster and create smaller servings if desired.
- Butter is used for frying to achieve a flavorful, crisp crust.
- Calorie counts may vary depending on specific ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.