Fried Cornmeal Mush

4.59 from 12 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: breakfast recipe, cornmeal, cornmeal cakes, fried cornmeal, fried mush, midwest breakfast, mush cornmeal

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

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.

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