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This recipe has been around for a long time. I used to make it for my twins years ago when we lived on the farm. It is great for breakfast served with bacon or sausage.
Mix cornmeal and salt together in a bowl. Bring the 3 1/2 cups water to a boil on the stove. Gradually stir in cormeal. I use a wisk stirring constantly. Turn down heat and cook until thickens, about five minutes. Pour mixture into a greased or sprayed loaf pan. Cover and chill overnight in refrigerator. Next morning, slice mush in about 1/2 inch slices, coat with flour, and fry in butter until golden brown. Remove from skillet and add lots of syrup of your choice. Enjoy!
Note: Some people don’t coat the mush with flour. You can do it either way. I think it fries better with the flour.
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I’ve never had fried cornmeal mush, but it sounds wonderful, Judy. Your kids sure were lucky to have such a good cook for their Mama! I know there are a lot of good memories in these recipes for them.
This sounds like a great recipe, I am going to make this for my husband, his favorite.
This brings back memories…My father who is from Arkansas gave us “fried mush” frequently!! I think yankees might know it as polenta? haha we also make fried grits the same way. They are all yummy!!
MARGARET! my father who was also from Canehill, Arkansas made this for us too. I make it for my kids and they also love it. I guess the yanks do call it polenta. LOL I now live in Washington State and you should see the looks when I talk about this dish…or many other southern favs of mine. My boys come home from school and request this LOL.
My mom used to make it real often …….love it with just butter!
Really does bring back memories for me. My dear mama would often make fried mush for us when we were kids. Hubby’s not fond of it so I haven’t had it in a long time. Just might have to try out your recipe soon. Thanks
I love cornmeal mush. My mom use to fix it for us and haven’t had it in years.
Love, love, love fried cornmeal mush! Ate it all my young life and I’m a Yankee … lol
Haven’t had any in ages .. my Hubby thinks I’m nuts when I mention it.
Think I’ll make some just for me today and he can sit and drool when he sees how much I enjoy it … lol
First tried cornmeal mush in Midland, MI. was in the menu at Bob Evens restaurant…yummmmm!
My husband and I love fried mush. I put 2 tablespoons of flour in the cooked cornmeal before pouring into the loaf pan to make it a little firmer when slicing. We fry it in butter and sprinkle it with sugar instead of syrup. Yum!
I love it too and we used to eat it along with fried eggs and bacon and put bacon gravy on it….whew…makes you want to slap your Momma… LOL
My mother made this (we grew up in Maryland and Virginia) as well. Sometimes she crumbled bacon bits and sausage into the mush before it set. And always, always, dipped in flour first before frying! Served with butter and syrup.
My mother made this as well (we grew up in Maryland and Virginia). Sometimes she crumbled bacon bits or sausage into the mush before it set. Always, always, dipped in flour before frying. Served with butter and syrup.
It’s also good with sharp cheese melted on the top!
I’m from south MS and I’ve never had this but my ex mother in law who was a midwesterner would slice and fry leftover grits in butter. I enjoyed it but without syrup. Another leftover my mom fried was cornbread. She would slice the peices in half to make them thinner then fry them to warm them over. mmm. Then I had a friend in highschool who’s mom would just mix up cornbread batter and drop it in grease and fry into patties for us to dip into ketchup for a evening snack. All good but I need to try this one on my son. We always looking for new breakfast ideas. Thanks
You’ve done it again!! So many great memories. My mom used to make this for us (we grew up in PA and FL). Fried in butter and served with syrup, I loved the crunchy edges!! I’ll have to make this sooner than later.
Another great use for using up your bacon grease to fry the slices. Looks like this deserves a “Yankee Yum !”
I used to make fried mush many years ago for my children and had forgotten about it… my kids are now 44yr & 46yrs old. I do make pancakes out of cornbread mix when I make pinto beans… just easier than regular cornbread for only two people having dinner.
My Mom has often told me about her mother cooking fried cornmeal mush & that was in Maine & all my ancestors have been there for generations. I have since defected to North Carolina! LOL
OMG This brings back such fond memories. My grandmother used to add pork to it so we had our meat too. Oh how I long for the days of her making up pans of this for us to enjoy. Sadly, my family (after I married and moved away from home) never liked it. So its been forever since I’ve had this. Thanks for the memories of old you’ve brought back to me!
I remember growing up my mom made mush for us as a breakfast dish. I just can’t remember how she did it That was about 45 years ago.Now she gone and I’ll never know how she did it Would you know please let me know if you do Thanks
This is the only way I know to make it and you can serve it for breakfast.
My husband absolutely loved his mush this morning. Was very surprised! Thank you again for the recipe! Will get a few more servings from our loaf.
So happy to hear he enjoyed this! Thank you for letting me know. Love hearing when the “hubby” likes something.