Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush
Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush features creamy, set cornmeal slices seared to a crisp, golden exterior with a tender center. The subtle sweetness of yellow cornmeal and a hint of butter make it comforting and nostalgic, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a simple side at dinner. Serve warm with syrup, honey, or savory toppings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set it aside.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the cornmeal and salt; cook, stirring regularly, until thick.
- 3
Transfer the cornmeal mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 4
Cut the cornmeal mush into 1-inch-wide slices. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cornmeal slices; cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Calories 215.09 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 2.6 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 43.02 g 16%
- Total Fat 3.8 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 31.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.09 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.55 g --
- Added Sugars 7.46 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 1.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 77.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.31 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Cornmeal Mush is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Salt, Water, and Yellow Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 215.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Salt, Water, Yellow Cornmeal. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 215.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush healthy?
- Pan-Fried Cornmeal Mush has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 215.09 calories and 2.6 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.46 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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