How to Make Corn Meal Mush

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Last Updated: May 6, 2021 Approved

Thrifty and tummy filling, Cornmeal Mush makes a tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The following steps show how to make Polenta, which is a close cousin to Cornmeal Mush. Both dishes follow the same technique and steps for preparing this Cornmeal based dish.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups Cornmeal

Steps

Continue cooking until mixture thickens. Cook the mush over low heat at just a simmer. Be careful as the mush spatters and can burn tender skin.
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How many servings does this make?

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This recipe makes about 3 to 4 cups of cornmeal mush.

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Can I freeze cooked corn meal mush?

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Yes, you can and should. Place leftover mush in a loaf pan and put into the fridge. When completely cold, slice and fry in oil and serve with maple syrup.

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How long do I simmer the corn meal mush?

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You'll want to simmer it until it thickens, which will usually take 7-10 minutes over low heat.

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The major difference between Polenta and Cornmeal Mush is Polenta is usually made from a coarser grade of Cornmeal.

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To fry the Cornmeal mush, pour the cooked mush into a greased loaf pan. Let chill overnight. The next day, slice the cold mush into 1/2 to 1-inch slices. Fry in hot oil, about 1/4-inch of oil, until golden on both sides. Serve with favorite toppings.

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For Polenta, follow the same basic directions except add Parmesan cheese, or other favorite cheese, to taste. Serve hot with pasta sauce or Osso Buco. Fry Polenta using the same directions given for the Cornmeal Mush.

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