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Fried Cornbread Cakes

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch Dinner Snack Southern U.S.
Fried Cornbread Cakes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1 cup bacon grease, or as needed
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary components.
2
Mingle cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium-sized container. Introduce boiling water and 1 tablespoon of bacon fat; blend until the bacon fat dissolves.
3
Pour the remaining bacon fat to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat it up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Form the cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened spheres using a generous heaping tablespoon as a guideline.
5
Fry, flipping occasionally, in scorching oil until crispy and golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Remove on paper towels and serve warm.