Fried Mush

Fried Mush
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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
8.98
hours
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
8
servings
fried mush recipe
Total time: 9.48 hours
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.
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