Description
Spoon bread is a warm, comforting dish that combines the best of cornbread and pudding, creating a fluffy, buttery delight that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients and offers a beautiful golden crust that enhances any meal. Whether served as a side or enjoyed on its own, spoon bread will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently to maintain light texture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg