College Scrapple

Transform your mornings with the comforting and budget-friendly charm of College Scrapple! This nostalgic recipe combines savory ground pork sausage with creamy cornmeal, all gently seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a flavorful bite that hits all the right notes. The mixture is cooked to perfection, chilled until firm, and then pan-fried to achieve a golden, crispy crust while staying tender inside. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with eggs, toast, or even a drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. Quick to prepare and made with simple pantry staples, College Scrapple is the ultimate easy-to-make, hearty comfort food that’s perfect for students and families alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork sausage
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 3 cups Chicken broth
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil or butter (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

While the broth is heating, whisk together the cornmeal and flour in a small bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the boiling chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooked sausage to the saucepan and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Cook the scrapple mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a paste-like consistency.

Step 6

Transfer the scrapple mixture to a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set and firm.

Step 7

Once the scrapple has set, remove it from the loaf pan and slice it into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil or butter. Fry the scrapple slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Serve immediately, plain or with your favorite condiments like ketchup, maple syrup, or hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2691.2

Total Fat 168.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 331.1mg	0%
Sodium 5984.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 113.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 959.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 28.0%