Fried Cornmeal Mush

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside

2. 2

   Heat water in a medium saucepan to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cornmeal and salt; cook, stirring regularly, until thick.

3. 3

   Transfer cornmeal mixture to prepared loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Slice cornmeal mush into 1-inch-wide slices. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cornmeal slices; cook until golden brown on both sides.