Mama'S Cornmeal Mush

Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Creamy and comforting cornmeal mush with a smooth texture, perfect for breakfast or side dishes, appealing to those who enjoy hearty, homemade grains with simple flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Stir cornmeal slowly into boiling water.
  2. Stir constantly until thickened.
  3. Turn burner on low to keep it hot for 30 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with butter or cold with milk.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

117 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 1.7g 2% DV
Carbs 22.2g 8% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9709mg 100% DV
Potassium 117.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 9.5mg 1% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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