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Hot Water Cornbread

A traditional Southern dish made with cornmeal and hot water, resulting in crispy, flavorful cornbread that pairs well with various meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal preferably yellow
  • 1 cup hot water boiling
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal and salt.
  2. Gradually add hot water to the cornmeal mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.
Cook the Cornbread
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Spoon the batter into the hot skillet, forming small patties.
  3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve hot with butter or alongside your favorite Southern dishes.

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