CORNMEAL SCRAPPLE

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I grew up in a German-Dutch community and this dish was a favorite there. I like to eat scrapple in the wintertime, but my husband thinks it's perfect anytime. As he always says, "It really sticks to your ribs." -Mrs. Merlin Brubaker, Bettendorf, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup white or yellow cornmeal
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups boiling water
8 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the cornmeal, milk, sugar and salt; gradually stir in water. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 10 minutes longer or until very thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in sausage. Pour into a greased 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-in. loaf pan (the pan will be very full). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator. , To serve, unmold and cut into 1/3-in. slices. Dip both sides in flour. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; brown scrapple on both sides. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.