Black Pepper Spoon Bread:

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1-1/2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2-1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and stir in cornmeal. Cook, stirring until cornmeal begins to thicken and remove from the heat. Continue to stir mixture off heat for approximately 5 minutes or until it is warm, not hot. Add the egg yolks, buttermilk, butter, baking soda, salt and sugar. Combine well, Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites, half of the Parmesan and the pepper into the batter. Butter a 12x12-inch casserole dish. Pour the batter into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the spoonbread is soft. Cut into squares and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

609 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 27.2g 35% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17000mg 100% DV
Potassium 487.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 127.5mg 43% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 258.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 407mg 31% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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