Cornmeal Porridge
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Cornmeal porridge is a warm, comforting dish made from ground cornmeal cooked with water or milk until it reaches a creamy consistency. A nutritional highlight is its protein content, providing a hearty start to the day.
Cornmeal porridge is served across various meal programs in New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Cornmeal Porridge
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Cornmeal Porridge shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Cornmeal porridge is a warm and comforting breakfast dish, perfect for a hearty start to your day with its creamy texture and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
- •1 cup yellow cornmeal
- •4 cups water
- •1 cup milk
- •1/4 tsp salt
- •1 tsp vanilla extract
- •2 tbsp brown sugar
- •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- •1/4 tsp nutmeg
- •1/4 cup raisins
- •1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup of water to form a smooth paste.
- 3Slowly whisk the cornmeal paste into the boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 4Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- 5Stir in the milk, salt, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.
- 6Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge reaches your desired consistency.
- 7Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
- 8Serve warm and enjoy.
Chef Tips
- For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk for the regular milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add fresh fruits like sliced bananas or berries for extra flavor.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.