Cornmeal Hot Cereal Funche Recipe

Relive your childhood with this heartwarming Puerto Rican cornmeal hot cereal, Funche! This recipe delivers a smooth, creamy, and subtly sweet treat, perfect for breakfast or a comforting after-school snack. Made with finely ground Goya cornmeal (harina de maiz mas fina), it avoids that gritty texture, resulting in a luxuriously delicious polenta-like mush. Warm up with this nostalgic favorite—a taste of Puerto Rican heritage in every spoonful!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 249.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cornmeal Hot Cereal Funche

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How to Make Cornmeal Hot Cereal Funche

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups milk, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in 1 cup fine cornmeal (harina de maiz mas fina) and 2-4 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste). Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Return the saucepan to medium heat. Continue stirring continuously until the Funche thickens to your desired consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Serve warm in bowls. Add extra sugar, milk, or your favorite fruit (like sliced bananas or berries) for a personalized touch.
  5. Enjoy as a comforting breakfast cereal or a delightful afternoon treat!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

20g

Carbs

13g