Cornmeal is not just for cornbread! If you’ve got extra cornmeal on hand or want something to make with this staple ingredient, never fear! There are loads of ideas both sweet and savory, from muffins to hush puppies to even fried green tomatoes! Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient that features in many recipes from the American South, as well as baked goods and creamy Italian polenta. Here are our favorite cornmeal recipes from this website, and selections from some of our favorite recipe developers.
And now…our top cornmeal recipes to try!
Tips on using cornmeal
Cornmeal’s history stretches back centuries, with Native Americans grinding dried corn into meal for everything from porridge to tortillas. Today, we can enjoy cornmeal in a variety of forms, from stone-ground varieties to finely milled options for smoother baked goods. Our preference is using medium grind cornmeal, which has a nice rustic texture. Cornbread with fine ground cornmeal has more of a fluffy, homogenous texture. Outside of the recipes above, here are a few more ideas for using cornmeal:
Dredge fish, chicken, or vegetables before frying, like Fried Tilapia or Crispy Breaded Cauliflower Make spins on polenta, like Roasted Tomato Shrimp and Polenta, Roasted Tomatoes with Cornmeal Polenta or Vegetarian Polenta with Greens Opt for breakfast recipes like Sweet Cornbread Waffles
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