Fried Cornmeal Mush Recipe
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Fried Cornmeal Mush

By: Michele O'Sullivan 
"This recipe reminds me of the 'good ol' days'. I hope you enjoy this great tasting recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (73)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
13 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat water to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; stir in salt and cornmeal. Cook, stirring regularly, until mixture is thick.
  2. Spoon cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. In the morning, melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Slice cornmeal mush into 1 inch wide slices. Cook in melted butter until golden brown on both sides.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 153 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by BroncosFan   view full review
This was a treat when I was growing up. Now my kids LOVE it. However, I make one minor change:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by Paul WIDMARK   view full review
This is the best recipe for fried cornmeal mush I have ever had. –Sorry Grandma- I add the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by PESTANO   view full review
I love love love cornmeal mush and am thrilled to finally have a written recipe! For a twist,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by ISLANDGIRLEJFAN   view full review
My local market used to sell cornmeal mush in the refrigerator case and I guess due to east...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by WJJWDJ   view full review
I have made cornmeal mush for years. I add a little ground sausage to the boiling water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by KJGRABILL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My girls love fried mush from Bob Evans and now we can make something similar at home for so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by Dancingwaters   view full review
I used to eat this a child and I am going on 30 now. We allways ate it with honey on it rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by totallycooked Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! I used to enjoy fried cornmeal mush as a child. This was even tastier, and how simple! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by Spongebob7   view full review
This was a great meal...and so easy. I just cooked up the cornmeal the night before (takes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by NANZO   view full review
This brings back such delightful childhood memories! I've got a loaf of mush chilling in the...

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