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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 batch 660g

Recipe makes 1 batch)

Calories 611
Calories from Fat 55 (9%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 6.2g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3454mg 143%
Potassium 466mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 128.6g 42%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g 49%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 15.2g 30%

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Fried Cornbread

Recipe #571 | 40 min | 40 min prep | add private note

By: elt
Aug 8, 1999

This recipe has been in my family for several generations. In Louisiana, we serve this with boiled cabbage, turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and butterbeans. It is delicious, but takes practice to make it just right.

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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix cornmeal and salt together in large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Pour approximately 2 cups boiling water over dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Mix well.
  4. 4
    After the mixture cools slightly, shape mixture into balls about the size of golfballs, one at a time. You must wet your hands with water before you make each ball.
  5. 5
    Flatten the ball with your fingers.
  6. 6
    Fry in skillet (preferably cast iron) with about 1/2 inch of hot oil.
  7. 7
    Fry until golden brown on both sides.
  8. 8
    Delicious!

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From: carolinajewel

On May 1, 2008

Just like my mother in law from Eastern North Carolina used to make! Wonderful! Thanks!!!

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  • From: Sally Cooks

    On Jan 15, 2008

    This is what is called bannock in New England. Delicious with butter and a little sprinkle of salt. Great with stewed beans, fried tripe or fried fish. Love it! Sally

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    From: Aleshia K

    On Sep 8, 2007

    It was super easy to make - but it didn't have any flavor, and even my husband (who LOVES cornbread) disliked it. Perhaps the brand of cornmeal makes a difference - and I used a regular skillet.

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  • From: Irish Fasnacht

    On Jan 28, 2007

    Recipe is not difficult. (Just add water!) This is a great starting point for something creative. Succotash version was well received. I didn't see an oil temp listed, but found 375 F to be ideal.

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