Spoon bread is a classic Southern dish that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. It is a cornbread-like dish that is made with fresh cornmeal, milk, eggs, and butter. The dish gets its name from the fact that it is traditionally cooked in a large spoon, which gives it a unique shape and texture. Spoon bread can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it is often served with butter, honey, or syrup. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SPOON BREAD
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
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 :
CORN SPOON BREAD
This slow-cooked spoon bread is more tender than corn pudding made in the oven, and the cream cheese is a nice addition. -Tamara Ellefson, Frederic, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Beat in the eggs, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper until blended. Stir in corn and cream-style corn. Stir in cornbread mix just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until center is almost set, 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD
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
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.
KENTUCKY SPOON BREAD
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
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.
CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD
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
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.
OLDE TAVERN SPOON BREAD
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
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
CHEESE MEXICAN CORN SPOON BREAD
Cream-style corn, whole corn kernels, sour cream, butter, green chilies, ground meat and sharp cheddar cheese are combined with a packaged corn bread mix in this moist, pudding-like main dish.
Provided by nana3z
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Stir egg, corn bread mix, sweet corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, and butter in a bowl until well mixed. Fold in ground beef, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and chiles; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1341 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
CHEDDAR-CORN SPOON BREAD
Spoon bread, a classic Southern side dish, is actually more like a pudding than a bread. It's so soft, it can be served -- and eaten -- with a spoon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 2-quart souffle dish or casserole; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, corn, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Let cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Stir in egg yolks until combined.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the whites into cornmeal mixture until combined, then gently fold in the remaining whites with a rubber spatula. Pour into prepared dish.
- Place dish in oven; reduce oven heat to 375 degrees. Bake until browned on top but still slightly loose in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
CORN AND POBLANO SPOON BREAD
Fresh poblano chiles, shredded cheese, and spicy southwest-style corn make an easy and delicious spoon bread.
Provided by Del Monte
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Del Monte
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Cook poblano chile pepper in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
- Combine water and cornmeal in a medium saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat. Transfer cornmeal mixture to a large bowl. Stir in cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup melted butter, the salt and black pepper.
- Whisk milk, egg yolks and baking powder in a medium bowl until combined. Stir into cornmeal mixture. Stir in canned seasoned corn and the reserved poblano chile pepper.
- Beat egg whites with a whisk or electric mixer in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into cornmeal mixture. Pour into a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish or 3-quart round casserole dish. Bake for 35 minutes for rectangular dish or 50 minutes for round dish or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving (bread will sink during standing).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 531.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD
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
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.
KENTUCKY SPOON BREAD
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
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
MOIST CORN SPOON BREAD
Enjoy this easy take on a southern specialty by using the convenient slow cooker. Here's an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter or any special feast. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs. Beat in the milk, butter, salt, cayenne and pepper until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If desired, top with additional pepper and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
MEXICAN SPOON BREAD
Make and share this Mexican Spoon Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix corn, milk, and oil.
- Stir in the eggs.
- Add the corn meal, baking soda, and salt; stir well.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 8" x 8" baking pan.
- Add the chopped green chiles and half of the cheddar cheese to the remaining batter and spread over the batter in the pan.
- Top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake at 375F for 45 minutes.
FRESH CORN SPOON BREAD
Categories Bread Vegetable Side Bake Vegetarian Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Bring milk, cornmeal, corn kernels, butter, and salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then whisk in yolks.
- Beat whites and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer at medium speed just until soft peaks form. Whisk one fourth of whites into cornmeal mixture in pan to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spread mixture evenly in a buttered 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate or 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole and bake in middle of oven until puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately (like a soufflé, spoon bread collapses quickly).
FRESH CORN SPOON BREAD
This a great custard-like corn bread that can take the place of a stuffing.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter one 8x8x2- inch glass baking dish.
- Whisk milk, cornmeal, and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly until mixture begins to thicken, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture is very thick, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer cornmeal to a large bowl. Stir in corn, green onions, and butter. Add the egg yolks one at a time, stirring after each one.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the egg white mixture into the warm cornmeal to lighten it; fold in remaining egg whites. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until light, puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 94.8 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 581.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
CHEESY MEXICAN SPOON BREAD
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
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
CHEDDAR SPOON BREAD
This recipe is a family favorite. It is a great side dish to any meal and it fast to make.-Barbara Clouse, Blacksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scald 1-1/2 cups milk (heat to 180°). Mix cornmeal with remaining 1/2 cup cold milk and add to hot milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thickened, approximately 5 minutes. Add cheese, butter, sugar and salt; stir until melted. Remove from heat until thickened, approximately 5 minutes. Add cheese, butter, sugar and salt; stir until melted. Remove from heat; stir in eggs. Pour into 1-qt. greased baking dish; bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Serve immediately.
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SWEET ONION SPOON BREAD
This unique recipe has been a family-favorite secret for years. The layers of tangy cheese, sour cream and sweet onions in this moist cornbread taste so great together! Chopped green chiles could add some fun zip. -Heather Thomas, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the corn, muffin mix, egg whites and milk. Pour into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine sour cream and onions; spread over batter. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPOON BREAD
This is an old southern dish that's good for holiday gatherings and family get-togethers. I love this recipe because it has such wonderful flavors in it, and I would serve it with fried chicken and green beans with sauteed sweet peppers.
Provided by Icewing Shadowdragon
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a casserole or souffle dish.
- Combine cream, butter, sugar, honey, and salt in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir cornmeal into cream mixture until thickened but not boiling, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour cornmeal mixture into a large bowl.
- Beat egg yolks, 1 at a time, into cornmeal mixture, ensuring egg yolk is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir baking powder and white pepper into cornmeal-egg yolk mixture.
- Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks. Fold egg whites into cornmeal-egg yolk mixture; pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 210.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 418 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHEESY SPOON BREAD CASSEROLE
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cornmeal, buttermilk, and eggs will give your spoon bread the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the spoon bread tough.
- Bake the spoon bread in a hot oven: This will help it rise and brown evenly.
- Serve the spoon bread warm: Spoon bread is best when served warm and fresh out of the oven.
- Be creative with your add-ins: You can add a variety of ingredients to your spoon bread, such as cheese, bacon, jalapeños, or corn.
Conclusion:
Spoon bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give spoon bread a try!
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