Incredible Spoon Bread Recipe: A Taste of American Excellence

Good ol’ Southern-style spoon bread recipe made with a cornmeal mush, which adds extra moistness.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2-quart casserole

Ingredients

  • 3cupsmilk

  • 1 ¼cupsyellow cornmeal

  • 3eggs, beaten

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ¾teaspoonsbaking powder

  • 2tablespoonsbutter, melted

Cooking Directions

  1. Measure milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cornmeal; cook and stir for several minutes, until cornmeal has absorbed all of milk. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 1 hour. Mixture will be very stiff.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

  3. Place cornmeal mixture into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, salt, baking powder, and butter. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.

  4. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges become lightly toasted. Serve hot directly from the dish with a spoonful.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories119
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
12%
Cholesterol
57mg
19%
Sodium
322mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
119mg
9%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
131mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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