Cheesy Parmesan Corn Meal Mush

Introduce

Chef :

StephieCanCook

Cheesy Parmesan Corn Meal Mush

Corn meal mush is a very versatile dish that is popular primarily in the Southern United States. It works a lot like polenta in that it can be served fresh and soft, or it can be chilled, sliced, and fried. The main difference between "mush" and polenta is the corn meal used for mush is not as finely ground as that used for polenta, and in the US when corn meal Mush is served it's usually used as a breakfast food and sweetened. I like using it more as a savory side and this is what we have in this simple recipe.

Ingredient

1 cup

yellow corn meal

3 1/4 cups

water

1 tbs

unsalted butter

1/3 cup

fresh shredded parmesan

to taste

Salt and pepper

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a medium sauce pan bring 2 cups of water to a boil. In a separate bowl wisk together corn meal and 1 1/4 cup of room temperature or cold water. As soon as water boils slowly pour corn meal mixture into pan, stirring constantly.

* Step 2

Continue to cook over medium heat until corn meal begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 5 minutes more (watch out for bubbles popping and reduce heat to low if necessary). Stirring constantly through entire step.

* Step 3

Reduce heat to low (if you haven't already). Gently stir in parmesan until fully incorporated. Finish by stirring in butter until melted completely. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately.

* Step 4

Note: This dish pairs amazingly well with my Garlic Pepper Baked Salmon. Refrigerate leftovers in a rectangular storage dish (or loaf pan) and use for savory fried corn meal mush.

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