Best 7 Sweet Onion Spoon Bread Recipes

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Perhaps you've heard of cornbread, but have you heard of spoon bread? Spoon bread is a Southern cornmeal-based dish that got its name because it's traditionally served with a spoon, rather than being cut into wedges. Sweet onion spoon bread is a particularly delicious variation on this classic dish. It's made with sweet onions, cornmeal, baking powder, milk, eggs, and butter. The result is a moist, fluffy bread that's full of flavor. Sweet onion spoon bread can be served as a side dish, an appetizer, or even a main course. So if you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cornbread, give sweet onion spoon bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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

SWEET ONION SPOON BREAD



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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

1-1/3 cups chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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

SWEET ONION BREAD SKILLET



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Because there are only a few ingredients in this recipe, you'll get the best results if you use the finest quality foods, like a fresh Vidalia onion and aged Parmesan cheese. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion in butter and 1 tablespoon oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Set aside., Brush bottom and sides of skillet with remaining oil. Unroll crust into skillet; flatten crust and build up edge slightly. Top with onion mixture and cheese. Bake at 450° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAVORY ONION BREAD



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Sharp cheddar cheese combined with tender onions and it 's a quick bread that goes great with green salads.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon margarine
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch round or one 8x8 inch square pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt, cut in 2 tablespoons of the butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • Fry the onion in 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine until clear and golden. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg and stir in the milk and the cooked onion. Pour egg mixture into the well in the flour mixture. Stir until just moistened. You will have a soft dough. Pat dough into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese over top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Serve hot. Makes about 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 571.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GREEN ONION SPOONBREAD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons stone-ground cornmeal
1 cup whole milk, more if needed
2/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, green and white parts
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Add 3 tablespoons cornmeal to the dish and tilt the dish to coat the bottom and sides with the cornmeal. Set the baking dish aside.
  • Combine the milk, cream, buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan, and bring just to a boil. Whisk in the 1 cup cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and has the consistency of grits, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately transfer the mixture to a heatproof bowl. Stir in the cheese, and set the bowl aside until the mixture is lukewarm, stirring often to prevent a skin from forming on the top, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Then stir the yolks, green onions, thyme, baking soda, and baking powder into the cornmeal mixture.
  • Combine the egg whites and the sugar in a mixing bowl, and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the cornmeal mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining whites, taking care not to deflate the whites.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, and bake until the spoonbread is puffed and golden brown on top, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

SWEET ONION BREAD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 48

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onions
4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onions
4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onions
4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onions
4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, caramelize the onions for about 10 minutes. In an electric mixer with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until stiff. Switch the whip attachment to a paddle attachment and cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each yolk. With the machine running add the apple juice and ginger. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, together. With the machine on low speed, alternate adding the flour 1/3 at a time with the milk. Do not over mix the batter. Fold in the stiff egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and invert onto a wire rack. Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice a couple of slices from the loaf and place the loaf and the slices on a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, caramelize the onions for about 10 minutes. In an electric mixer with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until stiff. Switch the whip attachment to a paddle attachment and cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each yolk. With the machine running add the apple juice and ginger. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, together. With the machine on low speed, alternate adding the flour 1/3 at a time with the milk. Do not over mix the batter. Fold in the stiff egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and invert onto a wire rack. Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice a couple of slices from the loaf and place the loaf and the slices on a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, caramelize the onions for about 10 minutes. In an electric mixer with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until stiff. Switch the whip attachment to a paddle attachment and cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each yolk. With the machine running add the apple juice and ginger. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, together. With the machine on low speed, alternate adding the flour 1/3 at a time with the milk. Do not over mix the batter. Fold in the stiff egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and invert onto a wire rack. Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice a couple of slices from the loaf and place the loaf and the slices on a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, caramelize the onions for about 10 minutes. In an electric mixer with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until stiff. Switch the whip attachment to a paddle attachment and cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each yolk. With the machine running add the apple juice and ginger. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, together. With the machine on low speed, alternate adding the flour 1/3 at a time with the milk. Do not over mix the batter. Fold in the stiff egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and invert onto a wire rack. Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice a couple of slices from the loaf and place the loaf and the slices on a plate.

CHEDDAR SWEET CORN SPOON BREAD



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This is a soft corn bread type texture that needs to be served with a spoon. It is excellent with roast chicken, roast turkey and roast pork. It is often served spiced up with Jalapeno peppers and is also excellent warmed up the next day. This recipe makes excellent leftovers.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely diced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt
2 cups milk
2/3 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
4 eggs, separated
1 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup of hominy corn (both found in cans) or 1/2 cup creamed corn (both found in cans)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to approximately 375°F and have ready a casserole dish, approximately 8x10 inches, lightly buttered.
  • In a clean saucepan, melt the butter and lightly sauté the finely diced onions. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cornmeal and work briskly with a wooden spoon to prevent any lumps. Cook the cornmeal for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring gently over low heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Next add the cheese, the egg yolks and the corn and stir well so that everything is thoroughly mixed.
  • Whisk the egg whites so as they are at a soft peak stage and then incorporate 1/3 at a time to a corn mixture.
  • Pour everything into the casserole and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
  • Chef Michael Bonacini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1726.5, Fat 83.2, SaturatedFat 43.5, Cholesterol 931.8, Sodium 1192.8, Carbohydrate 178.7, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 82.2

SWEET ONION CUSTARD BREAD



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What an unusual bread! And so easy to make. The texture is soft and the aroma of the onion and cheese baking will make your mouth water!

Provided by MMers

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 large vidalia onion, halved and sliced
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In large frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Set aside 2 tbsp of this mixture for the topping.
  • In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir in milk, egg and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Add remaining onions.
  • Pour into a greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese, reserved 2 tbsp onion and poppy seeds over top of bread.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake at 400F (205C) for about 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly, cut into wedges.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your spoon bread even more delicious. Look for sweet onions that are firm and free of blemishes, and use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the spoon bread tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the spoon bread in a hot oven. This will help it rise and brown properly. A temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.
  • Serve the spoon bread warm. Spoon bread is best when served warm and fresh out of the oven. However, it can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Sweet onion spoon bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great side dish for a holiday meal. With its sweet and savory flavor, spoon bread is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give sweet onion spoon bread a try.

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