Cornmeal Mush Recipe (not fried) – How to Make Cornmeal Mush
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While many recipes call for fried cornmeal mush, this particular Cornmeal Mush Recipe is not fried. Instead, this old fashioned mush recipe is topped with sugar and milk and eaten with a spoon.
Cornmeal Mush Recipe (not fried)
Before boxed cereals graced the tables of the Midwest for breakfast, adults and children alike ate a different type of cereal.
Yellow cornmeal was cooked in a mixture of water and milk to form a “mush”. When doused with either sugar, maple syrup, milk or cream, it becomes a delectable breakfast option has withstood the test of time.
I found this recipe for old-fashioned cornmeal mush in Recipes from an American Farm, a wonderful treasure of Midwestern recipes.
Amish Cornmeal Mush Recipe
You may have tried Fried Cornmeal Mush at a local breakfast joint (Bob Evan’s for one). Most often, you’ll find the cornmeal mush made into a golden loaf, sliced thin and fried until crispy. If you are interested in a recipe for fried cornmeal mush, we have you covered. You will love our Old-Fashioned Fried Cornmeal Mush recipe.
Many times, I’ve found Amish Cornmeal Mush already made into loaves in the refrigerated section of Amish grocery stores or bulk good stores found in the Midwest. In that case, all you need to do is slice and fry. You can even find it sometimes in your local grocery store. It’s usually in the refrigerated section near the canned biscuits.
Ingredient List for Cornmeal Mush (not fried)
Water
Milk
Yellow Cornmeal
Salt (pinch)
Optional Toppings for Cornmeal Mush
Butter
Milk
Cream
Half and Half
Maple Syrup
Pancake Syrup (homemade pancake syrup recipe)
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Honey
How to Make Cornmeal Mush
For the full recipe steps and ingredient amounts for Amish cornmeal mush, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Bring water, yellow cornmeal and salt to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Meanwhile, combine cold water and yellow cornmeal in a separate bowl.
- Once boiling, add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly until it returns in a boil.
- Lower heat, and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes partially covered to prevent splattering. Stir occasionally.
- Spoon into bowls, and top with desired toppings – milk, cream, sugar, maple syrup, honey or butter.
Notes About Old Fashioned Cornmeal Mush Recipe
- This cornmeal mush recipe is not fried. Instead, it is spooned into bowls and served with a spoon like a cereal.
- I love how inexpensive cornmeal mush is. Stock up on yellow cornmeal at a bulk grocery store for extra savings.
- As the cornmeal mush simmers on the stove, it will splatter everywhere, so it is best to partially cover the saucepan with a lid to prevent a big mess.
- Top with whatever toppings you choose. The options are endless including sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, butter, pancake syrup, etc.
- Our Old-Fashioned Fried Cornmeal Mush recipe is another great option.
- Use leftover yellow cornmeal in these amazing old fashioned cornbread muffins.
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Cornmeal Mush Recipe (not fried) - How to Make Cornmeal Mush
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water, milk and a pinch of salt to a bowl.
- In the meantime, combine 1/2 cup cold water and yellow cornmeal.
- Add cornmeal mixture to boiling liquids, stirring constantly until it returns to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Partially cover pan with lid.
- To serve, scoop into a bowl, and top with desired toppings (milk, sugar, maple syrup, etc.).
Notes
- This cornmeal mush recipe is not fried. Instead, it's spooned into bowls and served with a spoon like a cereal.
- Our Old-Fashioned Fried Cornmeal Mush recipe is another great option.
- I love how inexpensive cornmeal mush is. Stock up on yellow cornmeal at a bulk grocery store for extra savings.
- As the cornmeal mush simmers on the stove, it will splatter everywhere, so it's best to partially cover the saucepan with a lid to prevent a big mess.
- Top with whatever toppings you seem fit. The options are endless including sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, butter, pancake syrup, etc.
- Use leftover yellow cornmeal in these amazing old fashioned cornbread muffins.