Hasty Pudding

Prep: 10 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Hasty Pudding is a traditional, hearty cornmeal porridge with simple ingredients and comforting flavors. Its smooth, thick texture makes it suitable for a quick breakfast or dessert, especially when served with milk, sugar, butter, or savory additions. Perfect for those seeking a nostalgic, filling dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Make a paste of the cold water and cornmeal; stir until there are no lumps.
  2. Gradually pour the cornmeal paste into the boiling salted water, stirring constantly.
  3. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes very thick.
  4. Pour the mixture into a double boiler; cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
  5. Serve hot with milk, sugar, butter, and salt or as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

131 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 25.2g 9% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9709.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 137mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 29.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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