Cornmeal Porridge

Ingredients

• •1 cup cornmeal
• •4 cups whole milk
• •2 cups water
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Mix cornmeal with 1 cup cold milk in a bowl to form a smooth paste, then slowly pour into boiling water while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
3. 3Reduce heat to medium and stir continuously for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. 4Gradually add remaining 3 cups of milk, sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg while stirring well.
5. 5Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the porridge reaches desired consistency and becomes creamy.
6. 6Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
7. 7Pour into bowls and serve hot, optionally topped with additional cinnamon or nutmeg.

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