Best 8 Old Fashioned Spoon Bread Recipes

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In the realm of classic Southern comfort food, few dishes evoke nostalgia and delight quite like old fashioned spoon bread. This delectable cornbread variation, baked in a hot skillet or iron skillet and served directly from the baking dish with a spoon, holds a special place in the hearts of many. With its tender, spoonable texture, slightly crisp exterior, and subtly sweet flavor, spoon bread has been a staple of family gatherings and special occasions for generations. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice baker, embarking on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for old fashioned spoon bread promises an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPOON BREAD



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This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years. My great-grandmother first made it in her one-room log cabin over an open fire! This recipe is still a family favorite as a side dish with pork and fresh vegetables. Add 1/2 cup of sugar or honey to turn it into a wonderful, old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, separated

Steps:

  • Scald milk (do not boil); stir in the butter, cornmeal and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens. Set aside to cool until lukewarm. , Add beaten egg yolks; mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; mix gently but thoroughly. Pour into greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD-FASHIONED SPOON BREAD



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Sweet maple butter tops this souffle-like cornbread.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bread     Maple     Side Dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Spoon Bread
3 cups milk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs separated
Maple Butter
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Combine 2 cups milk and cornmeal in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8-11 minutes or until all milk is absorbed and mixture is of cooked cereal consistency. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter, baking powder and salt; stir until well mixed and butter is melted. Beat in egg yolks and remaining milk with whisk until smooth. Transfer to bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl at high speed, scraping bowl often, 1-2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into cornmeal mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Carefully pour into prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and top springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Stir together all maple butter ingredients in bowl; serve with warm spoon bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 125 milligrams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 7 grams

SPOON BREAD: A SOUTHERN CLASSIC



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Provided by Claudia Gomez

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 of a cup of cornmeal
1 cup of milk
1 cup of boiling water
3 tbsps of melted butter
2 large eggs
2 tbsp of baking powder
1 tsp of salt

Steps:

  • Begin the corn spoon bread recipe by preheating your oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare your cast iron skillet by thoroughly greasing your pan with butter. (We suggest a 10-inch skillet for this cast iron recipe.)
  • Pour your cornmeal into a large mixing bowl and add in a teaspoon of salt.
  • Slowly pour in 1 cup of boiling water into the cornmeal, whisking the mixture as you go.
  • Keep whisking until the cornmeal is smooth and free of any lumps.
  • Add in your melted butter and allow the mixture to cool down before continuing.
  • When it's cool enough, pour in the milk and whisk it into the mixture.
  • Crack your two large eggs into a separate bowl, and whisk them.
  • Once whisked, whisk the eggs again into the cornmeal mixture and add the baking powder.
  • Pour your batter into the cast iron skillet, then place it in the center of the preheated oven for 35 min.
  • Remove the spoon bread when it's a golden brown color and serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6

KENTUCKY SPOON BREAD



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This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It's a popular side dish served all year long. If you've never tried spoon bread before, I think you'll find it's tasty and comforting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups 2% milk
1 cup cornmeal
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt and remaining milk until smooth. Slowly whisk cornmeal mixture into hot milk. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle baking powder over the cornmeal mixture, then stir it in with the butter. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in a small amount of hot cornmeal mixture. Return all to the pan and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the cornmeal mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites until blended. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

OLDE TAVERN SPOON BREAD



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Good ol' Southern style spoon bread made with a cornmeal mush which adds extra moistness.

Provided by Stephanie Holt

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups milk
1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Measure the milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cornmeal; cook and stir for several minutes, until cornmeal has absorbed all of the milk. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 1 hour. The mixture will be very stiff.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Place the cornmeal mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, salt, baking powder and butter. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges become lightly toasted. Serve hot directly from the dish by the spoonful.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPOON BREAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
2/3 cup yellow or white cornmeal
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups whole milk, scalded
3 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish.
  • Combine the cornmeal, salt, and sugar and stir slowly into scalded milk in saucepan. Over low heat, blend in butter. Remove saucepan from heat and beat in egg yolks and baking powder. Let cool.
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture. Pour batter into prepared mold and bake until puffed and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

SPOON BREAD



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This is an old-Fashioned bread that has been around for as long as I can remember - you need 3 juice cans (48oz) - this is going to be your baking tins - the recipe is so good!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 50m

Yield 3 spoon breads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup warm water
4 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Put yeast in 1/2 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoons sugar is added. leave 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over oatmeal. Add 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses and 1 teaspoons salt. Mix and leave until lukewarm.
  • Add yeast mixture. Put some flour in before yeast and 1/4 cup warm water. Add remainder of flour; mix with a spoon.
  • Spoon into cans. Let rise 1 1/2 hours or until double in bulk.
  • Bake at 350F for 50-6- minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 891.4, Carbohydrate 210.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 42.2, Protein 24.3

KENTUCKY SPOON BREAD



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This is a lovely side dish to accompany most any dinner, but especially prime rib.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Corn Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¾ cups 1% milk
¼ cup whipping cream
1 ¼ cups finely ground white cornmeal
3 eggs, well beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup corn

Steps:

  • Combine milk and cream in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, whisking occasionally. While whisking, pour in cornmeal in a steady stream. Whisk vigorously to incorporate the cornmeal, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer cornmeal mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on medium speed until uniform and aerated, about 15 minutes. Mix in the corn by hand.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly butter a round 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour batter into the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 477.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Cornmeal: Opt for a medium-grind cornmeal for a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
  • Measuring Cornmeal Accurately: Use the spoon-leveling method for precise measurements. Scoop the cornmeal into a spoon and level it off with a knife or straight edge.
  • Mixing the Batter Properly: Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding the wet ingredients. Incorporate the wet ingredients gradually to avoid lumps.
  • Preheating the Skillet: Ensure your skillet is hot before pouring in the batter. This promotes even cooking and a crispy crust.
  • Cooking Time and Temperature: Bake the spoon bread at a high temperature initially (450°F) for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat (350°F) for an additional 30-40 minutes. This creates a golden-brown crust and a tender interior.
  • Testing for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the spoon bread. If it comes out clean, it's ready.
  • Serving Suggestions: Spoon bread is a versatile dish. Enjoy it as a side with your favorite hearty dishes like stews, soups, or roasted meats. It can also be served as a breakfast bread with butter, honey, or jam.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned spoon bread is a delightful and versatile Southern dish that's easy to make and loved by many. With its unique texture and delectable flavor, it's a perfect accompaniment to various meals. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish, a breakfast bread, or a sweet treat, spoon bread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, follow these tips, and experience the goodness of this classic Southern delight!

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