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Fried Cornmeal Mush

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
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. 
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g
Course Breakfast
Keyword breakfast recipe, cornmeal, cornmeal cakes, fried cornmeal, fried mush, midwest breakfast, mush cornmeal
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