Cornmeal uses?

[LillyPJ]

I bought a big bag of fine cornmeal recently after seeing a recipe for polenta. I didn't like the polenta (boring and - in my case- lumpy!) so then tried making Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's corn bread. I didn't like that either - bland and dry (I usually like his recipes). I hate wasting food, so what else can I try with this cornmeal?

I'd try again with the polenta, there are videos etc on WWW.
I agree it can be boring, although better than mashed spuds.
I like it with plenty of cheese & then baked.

I sprinkle over roast potatoes before adding them into the hot fat. Makes them extra crunchy.

We use it when making pizza to stop the dough sticking to the board.

This is very luxurious:

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/lemon-polenta-cake

Dip halloumi or tofu in it to make a crispy batter before frying. Otherwise, make lots of custard

Corn dogs! I made them with DS2 once. They are an absolute faff as you have to deep fry them and the batter drips all over, but great fun and he loved eating them.

Also maybe try a different cornbread recipe, as they do vary - soak it in maple syrup and it'll taste nice either way...

Cornmeal pudding from the Caribbean or pastelles from Trinidad, lots of youtube videos, lots of different recipes

This is the best ever polenta recipe - you cool it down in a pan, cut into triangles and fry it in a pan and it is crispy on the outside and creamy and custard on the inside.

foodnetwork.co.uk/recipes/rosemary-polenta

Thanks! Some great ideas here. I'll be trying some out this week.

Cornbread! Easy to put together and very delicious, particularly if you cook it in leftover bacon fat.

Sorry just saw you tried that. US recipes might be tastier? Adding plenty of seasoning, fried onions etc would help make it interesting.

Sounds good! I might have to buy bacon especially for this. Can't remember the last time I had bacon...

I use it to make Moroccan pancakes called Msemen - bit of a faff to make but the kids love them

Honey cornbread is moist and delicious , add some finely chopped jalepeno for a sweet heat vibe

Jalapeño, sweetcorn and cheese muffins

Cornbread

Cornmeal dumplings

Polenta fries

Polenta cake