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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.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
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Equipment
Maple Syrup
Polenta Roll
12-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
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:
1
g
|
Calories:
496
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
88
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
37
mg
|
Sodium:
243
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
51
g
Course
Breakfast
Keyword
breakfast recipe, cornmeal, cornmeal cakes, fried cornmeal, fried mush, midwest breakfast, mush cornmeal
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