Easy Spoon Bread Recipe
A comforting and easy-to-make spoon bread recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic dish combines the creamy texture of custard with the rich flavor of cornmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Spoon Bread:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and melt the butter in a 1½-quart casserole dish in the oven.
- Heat the Milk – Heat the milk in a saucepan until bubbles form around the edges.
- Combine Cornmeal and Milk – Whisk cornmeal into hot milk, cook until slightly thickened.
- Temper the Eggs – Mix hot cornmeal with beaten eggs gradually.
- Add Remaining Ingredients – Stir in salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Bake the Spoon Bread – Pour mixture into casserole dish and bake for about 35 minutes until set.
- Serve Hot – Enjoy the spoon bread warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: spoon bread, cornmeal, side dish, easy recipe
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