Best 7 Cheesy Spoon Bread Recipes

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Cheesy spoon bread is a classic Southern side dish that combines the comfort of cornbread with the richness of melted cheese. The spoon bread gets its name from the way it is traditionally served: by spooning it out of a baking dish. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of meals, from chicken to beef to vegetables. Depending on whether you like a smooth or grainy texture, a food processor or an old fashioned blender will be used to make this batter. However you choose to create it, cheesy spoon bread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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Homey and comforting, this custard-like side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno pepper adds just the right bite. Second helpings of this tasty casserole are common-leftovers aren't. -Katherine Franklin, Carbondale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 medium jalapeno peppers, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Set aside., Beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Mince 1 jalapeno pepper; fold into corn mixture with sauteed onion and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes; cool slightly. Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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Serve this creamy and garlicky spoonbread hot out of the oven for a cozy cold-weather side.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bread     Butter     Garlic     Egg     Corn     Cornmeal     Sour Cream     Pepper     Fontina     Cheese     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Thanksgiving     Side     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs
1 (14-oz.) can creamed corn
3/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
6 Tbsp. sour cream
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup coarsely grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter with garlic in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet; reserve skillet.
  • Add eggs, corn, cornmeal, sour cream, baking powder, pepper, and salt to garlic butter and whisk to combine, then mix in Fontina. Scrape into reserved skillet and bake spoonbread until top is golden brown and center is just barely set, 25-30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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This is from Taste of Home. My Mom made it for a dinner party we had. She got so many compliments and requests for the recipe!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Corn

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread-muffin mix
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (8 oz)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender; set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in corn bread mix just until blended.
  • Fold in sautéed onion, jalapeño and 1 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Transfer to a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean; cool slightly.

CHEESY MEXICAN SPOON BREAD



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I grew up eating this with chili on cold Colorado nights! This is a great alternative for plain old cornbread as a side!

Provided by lissalou22

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 ounce) can chopped mild green chiles, drained
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Stir in milk and vegetable oil until well blended.
  • Beat in egg and cream-style corn until well mixed.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle with half of the green chilies and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 752.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHEESY SPOON BREAD CASSEROLE



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I love this spoon bread casserole because it's creamy with a little southwestern kick. It's comfort food at its finest and is a vivid way to add a unique dish to the usual Thanksgiving Day lineup. Sometimes we scoop chili on top. -Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: chopped green onions and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 4-5 hours. If desired, top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHEESY JALAPENO CORN SPOON BREAD



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My husband loves corn bread and I came across this recipe in one of my grandmother's recipe books, it is so yummy and very easy to make. It was a huge hit with my family! Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Dana Ramsey

Categories     Other Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 egg
1 c sour cream
1/2 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 can(s) cream-style corn
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 pkg corn bread/muffin mix
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
1 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet saute onion in butter until tender; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the egg; add sour cream, both the corns, salt and pepper. Stir in the corn bread muffin mix just until blended. Fold in onions and jalapeno and half of the cheese.
  • 3. Transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

CHEESY SPOON BREAD



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Spoon bread can't be sliced and buttered. This pudding-like casserole made with dry milk and corn meal is so soft and creamy, it has to be eaten with a spoon. Serve as a main dish or as a side dish with pork chops, sliced tomatoes and a cold drink.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c yellow corn meal
2 c water
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
1/4 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375^. Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Combine dry milk powder and corn meal in a large saucepan. Stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, egg yolks, margarine and baking powder. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form Fold into corn meal mixture, gently but thoroughly. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and fill is set. serve warm.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, mix 1/4 cup of melted butter with the flour mixture. Alternatively, try brushing the top of the spoon bread with melted butter before baking to create a golden crust.
  • Add shredded cheese of your choice for extra flavor. Popular options include cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan, but feel free to experiment with other cheeses such as Gruyère or Gouda.
  • Add chopped herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or chives for a savory twist. You can also incorporate cooked bacon, crumbled sausage, or roasted vegetables for a hearty and flavorful dish.
  • For a creamy and moist spoon bread, add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
  • To ensure the spoon bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean when the bread is done.

Conclusion:

Cheesy spoon bread is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is a perfect recipe for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a classic spoon bread or one with creative variations, this savory dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So why not give it a try and experience the comforting goodness of cheesy spoon bread for yourself?

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