Cornmeal is a meal made from ground corn and is a staple food in areas where corn is grown. Cornmeal serves as the basis for dishes such as Italy’s polenta and Mexico’s tortilla. In the United States, cornmeal is particularly popular in the South and Southwest regions, where it is used to make a variety of dishes such as Johnny cakes and Indian pudding. Additionally, cornmeal is widely utilized throughout the United States to prepare quick breads that can be served in a variety of ways, such as muffins, corn sticks, or cut into squares.