Fried cornmeal mush has a crispy outside and is tender and moist inside. This can be topped with butter, fried in bacon grease, or even topped with maple syrup if you want to enjoy it sweet.

1 teaspoon kosher-style sea salt. Stir the cornmeal and salt into the cold water. Bring gently to a boil. Once bubbles appear, reduce the heat to a simmer.

Mom didn’t discover cornmeal mush as a breakfast choice. Early settlers brought the idea across the pond from Europe. The recipe was simple: take ground cornmeal, add milk and boil, allow to set ...

Southern Fried Cornmeal Mush. Cornmeal mush is a close relative of grits, but can be served either as a bowl of porridge or fried into squares and topped with gravy, applesauce, eggs, or whatever ...