Best Substitutes for Cornmeal
Polenta and grits are made from the same ground corn and substitute directly for cornmeal.
Best overall swap
Polenta (coarse)
1:1Essentially the same product under a different name — works in both baking and cooking.
All Substitutes for Cornmeal
Polenta (coarse)
1:1Essentially the same product under a different name — works in both baking and cooking.
Grits
1:1A close match, especially in savory cooking like cornbread and coatings.
Semolina flour
1:1A different grain but a similar coarse, gritty texture for coating and dusting.