Cornmeal Mush with Molasses and Ginger Recipe

Cornmeal Mush with Molasses and Ginger Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 cups nonfat milk
  • 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
  • 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
  1. Mix 1 1/2 cups water, cornmeal and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Mix in ginger. Gradually add milk and stir until mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cereal is thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
  2. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in molasses and brown sugar. Cover saucepan and let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Spoon cereal into bowls and serve