Lancaster County Amish Cornmeal Mush

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country with this authentic Lancaster County Amish Cornmeal Mush recipe, a comforting dish rooted in tradition. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, water, and a touch of salt, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed hot and creamy, or chilled, sliced, and pan-fried to perfection. Whether served with butter, maple syrup, or honey, each bite offers a hearty, rustic flavor that’s both nostalgic and satisfying. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, this simple yet timeless recipe is a delightful way to savor the culinary heritage of Amish cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup Cold water
• 3 cups Boiling water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for greasing pan or serving)
• 0 Maple syrup or honey (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of yellow cornmeal and 1 cup of cold water. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Step 3

Slowly pour the cornmeal mixture into the boiling water while stirring constantly. This helps prevent clumping.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir the mixture frequently with a wooden spoon or whisk.

Step 5

Cook the mush for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens to the consistency of pudding. Be sure to stir regularly to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

If you plan to fry the mush later, grease a loaf pan or small baking dish with butter. Pour the hot mush into the pan, smooth the top, and let it cool completely. Once set, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 7

To serve hot, spoon the mush into bowls and top with butter, maple syrup, or honey as desired.

Step 8

For fried mush, slice the chilled mush into ½-inch thick slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter, and fry the slices until golden brown on both sides. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	811

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1203.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 11.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 31.9mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 261mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 63.5%