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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cornmeal Mush

5 from 3 votes
Hearty and comforting, Cornmeal Mush tastes delicious sweet for breakfast or savory for a cozy dinner. This easy mush recipe has just 3 ingredients - cornmeal, water and milk. Enjoy it with a pinch of salt and your favorite toppings!
20 minTotal
6servings
Cornmeal Mush
Carbs-forward 117 kcal
Protein 10% 3g
Carbs 73% 22g
Fat 16% 2g
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Ingredients Steps Nutrition
  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice cold, dairy or dairy-free
  • 1 cup (160 grams) yellow cornmeal
  • a pinch of salt to taste
Metric - US Customary
  • Add water and a pinch of salt to a medium-size saucepan, bring to a boil.
  • Combine yellow cornmeal and cold milk into a mixing bowl, then stir quickly.
  • Once the water is boiling, lower the heat and gradually add the cornmeal mixture. Using a whisk or wooden spoon, continue mixing.
  • Simmer, while stirring, for about 20 minutes, or until cornmeal has reached the desired texture.
  • Spoon homemade cornmeal mush to serving bowls and enjoy with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
117 kcal
Protein 10% 3g
Carbs 73% 22g
Fat 16% 2g

Per serving, estimated automatically, not a substitute for professional dietary advice.