Cornmeal Mush Recipe Bob Evans Food

FRIED CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Bring the water to a rapid boil in a heavy covered pot.
• Add the salt and slowly add the meal to the boiling water, stirring all the time.
• I like to use a wire whisk for this.
• Continue stirring until the cornmeal thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat down low and cover the pot.
• Continue to simmer lightly, stirring the pudding several times for 30 minutes more.
• Add the 4 tablespoons flour to the mixture.
• Whip it in, in a hurry.
• Pour the mush into an oiled loaf pan and chill overnight.
• In the morning slice the cold mush 1/4-inch thick and fry in oil, butter, bacon fat or a mixture of the same.
• Fry it slowly until it takes on a golden and crunchy crust.
• This will take some time, 15 minutes or so on each side.
• *Flour the slices before frying--they'll brown evenly and taste wonderful!
• Serve with butter and maple syrup.

FRIED MUSH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk and salt.
• Slowly pour the cornmeal/milk mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly.
• Bring it to a boil again, then reduce heat and stir almost constantly (to avoid clumps) for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened to the consistency you like.
• Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan and allow it to cool to room temperature.
• Once the cornmeal has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight or until the mixture has become firm (at least 8 hours).
• Remove the cornmeal loaf from the pan and slice it into 1/2" to 1" slices. (We usually slice the loaf into 10 slices, then cut those slices in half so they cook more quickly and make smaller pieces.)
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Once the pan is hot, add the slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through. Watch them closely so they don't burn.
• Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey if desired.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cornmeal, sugar, salt and pepper in heavy large saucepan. Pour reserved corn liquid into large measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 2 3/4 cups; whisk mixture into cornmeal. Add corn. Using wooden spoon, stir over medium-high heat until mixture is thick and begins to boil, about 10 minutes. Cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in eggs. Spread in buttered 10-inch-diameter pie dish (or atop chili).
• Bake cornmeal mixture in dish until firm to touch, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Mix together cornmeal, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired. If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely. Remove from pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Serve with sauce of your choice.

LANCASTER COUNTY, AMISH CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cover& simmer 10-20 minutes (LOW heat).
• Pour into a loaf pan.
• Cool and then cut into thin pieces.
• Fry till golden brown on both sides.