Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Cornmeal Mush 3.7 (93) 81 Reviews 8 Photos This is a basic cornmeal mush recipe for a very easy and versatile dish. You can eat it like hot cereal, or chill it and then fry it. This goes well with syrup as a breakfast dish, or with savory sauces and vegetables for dinner. Submitted by NANCYELLEN Updated on October 30, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 8 8 8 8 8 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 1 ¼ cups cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt Directions Mix together water, cornmeal, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Recipe Tips If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired.If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely. Remove from the pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Serve with sauce of your choice. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 80 Calories 0g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 80 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 1% Sodium 147mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 0g Protein 2g 3% Calcium 1mg 0% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 33mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved