Pan Fried Corn Pones

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Golden pan-fried corn pones with crispy bacon bits deliver hearty, savory flavors perfect for breakfast or side dishes, appealing to comfort food lovers and home cooks alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising corn meal
  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup cooked bacon bits or chopped cracklings

Instructions

  1. Pour boiling water over the corn meal and mix to combine.
  2. Stir in the egg and bacon bits or chopped cracklings.
  3. Shape the mixture into pones by pressing between your hands.
  4. Fry the pones on both sides until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

326 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 8.7g 11% DV
Carbs 52.5g 19% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 761.5mg 33% DV
Potassium 217.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 129.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 5.1mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 86.3mg 7% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg

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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