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The Savory 4-Ingredient Cornmeal Staple That's Fed My Family for Generations

Name: The Savory 4-Ingredient Cornmeal Staple That's Fed My Family for Generations
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups (960ml) water; 2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume; 2 tablespoons (28g) butter or ghee; 2 cups (320g) fine white cornmeal, such as Albers White Corn Meal (see notes)

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Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This savory 4-ingredient cornmeal staple has been passed down for generations and has fed my family for years. With just water, salt, butter, and fine white cornmeal, this simple recipe creates a comforting, traditional dish that is sure to satisfy.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

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4 cups (960ml) water

2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume

2 tablespoons (28g) butter or ghee

2 cups (320g) fine white cornmeal, such as Albers White Corn Meal (see notes)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

266kcal

13%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

53g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

10mg

0%
Sodium

800mg

40%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Savory 4-Ingredient Cornmeal Staple That's Fed My Family for Generations

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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