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Sweet Cornmeal Pudding with Ginger and Cinnamon

Sweet Cornmeal Pudding with Ginger and Cinnamon

118 Ratings
118 Ratings
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Sweet Cornmeal Pudding with Ginger and Cinnamon
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This baked pudding combines milk and cornmeal with spices to produce a custard-like dessert that you can serve on special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups non-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup non-fat milk (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 °F. Lightly grease 1-quart baking pan.
  3. In a saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups of milk to a simmer.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the other 1/2 cup cold milk with cornmeal.
  5. Add cornmeal mixture to warm milk, stir well.
  6. Cook 20 minutes over low-medium heat. Stir often to prevent scorching. Cook until thickened.
  7. Remove pudding from heat. Stir in margarine, molasses, ginger and cinnamon.
  8. Pour into the greased baking pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. When a knife is inserted and comes out clean, the pudding is done.
  10. Cut into 8 squares before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

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Source:

Honor the Gift of Food: Learn at Home Lessons
Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 square, 1/8 of recipe (114g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 132
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 61 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 20 g
Added Sugars included 15 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 156 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 468 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 132
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 20 g
Added Sugars included 15 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 156 mg
Potassium 468 mg
Sodium 61 mg
Copper 128 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 70 mg
Phosphorus 118 mg
Selenium 8 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 71 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 7 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 19 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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