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Fried Mush

Carolyn Menyes|Feb. 26, 2020 4:37 pm EST

Fried Mush

3.5 (4 ratings)

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Fried cornmeal mush is primarily found in Indiana and Ohio, but it's a budget-friendly breakfast dish that everyone should know about.

Prep Time

9

hours

Cook Time

30

minutes

Servings

8

Total time: 9 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cup water
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup water
• salt, to taste
• prepared cornmeal mush
• 1/2 cup butter
• maple syrup

Directions

1. Boil 3 cups water in medium-size saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, mix together 1 cup water, 1 cup cornmeal and salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon).
3. Add cornmeal mixture to boiling water. Stir frequently until water returns to a boil.
4. Cover saucepan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
5. Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan; allow to chill in the refrigerator overnight (at least 8 hours).
6. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
7. Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Fry corn mush slices until golden brown and crispy.
9. Serve warm, with syrup.