Spoon Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Spoon bread offers a soft, moist, and slightly custardy texture with a gentle corn flavor, making it a comforting side dish or breakfast. Its light, fluffy consistency pairs well with savory or sweet accompaniments, appealing to those who enjoy hearty, flavorful baked goods with a Southern twist.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Sift the cornmeal with salt and add boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add butter and stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add beaten eggs and milk to the mixture.
  4. Sprinkle baking powder over the top and stir quickly into the batter.
  5. Pour into greased pan or pans and bake at 350°F for 1 hour for a large pan or 45 to 50 minutes for 2 pie pans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

527 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 61.4g 22% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 23.2g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10053.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 218.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 237.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 16.1mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 1.2mcg 6% DV
Calcium 169.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% DV

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

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