Creamy Cornmeal Porridge

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine or medium grind) 🌽
• 4 cups water 💧
• 1 ½ cups evaporated milk 🥛
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 🍬
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) ✨
• 1 tbsp butter (optional for extra creaminess) 🧈

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix cornmeal with 1 cup of water until smooth. This prevents lumps later. 😉
2. 2In a saucepan, bring the remaining 3 cups of water and salt to a boil.
3. 3Slowly stir in the cornmeal mixture while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. 4Reduce the heat to low and stir frequently for 10 minutes, until it thickens.
5. 5Add evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg (if using). Stir well.
6. 6Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until it reaches a creamy consistency.
7. 7Stir in butter if desired, then remove from heat.
8. 8Serve warm — optionally sprinkle with extra cinnamon or a splash of milk. ☁️🥄