Description
Spoon Bread is a classic Southern dish that combines the simplicity of cornmeal with the richness of milk and butter. This comforting side dish is light and airy, almost like a savory soufflé, and pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornmeal Mixture:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with butter.
- Prepare Cornmeal Mixture: Heat milk in a saucepan, whisk in cornmeal, cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add butter, salt, and sugar. Cool slightly, then whisk in egg yolks and baking powder.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold beaten egg whites into cornmeal mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into dish, bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve: Serve warm, scooped with a spoon.
Notes
- Spoon bread is delicious with extra butter or honey.
- For added flavor, mix in shredded cheddar cheese or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
