Old-Fashioned Southern Spoon Bread
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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152 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 152 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
Sodium 612mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 5g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 2% |
Calcium 156mg | 12% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 135mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Spoon bread is a Southern dish similar to cornbread but it's more like a soufflé; many liken it in texture to the British Yorkshire pudding. To serve, the moist quick bread needs to be scooped with a spoon, hence its name. It's thought to be of Native American origin (where it was called awendaw or owendaw), and the term was first used in "The Carolina Housewife" cookbook by Sarah Rutledge in 1847. It became popular around the turn of the 20th century and has been a mainstay in Virginia and Kentucky kitchens ever since.
Spoon bread is delicious comfort food and can serve as the bread side dish for your next meal. It only takes a few minutes to whip up and a short list of common ingredients. Serve spoon bread with Southern main and side dishes like fried chicken, pork chops, collard greens, green beans, and black-eyed peas.
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Ingredients
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3/4 cup cornmeal (stone or water ground, if possible)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup boiling water
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons baking powder
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole.
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Combine the cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl.
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Gradually add the boiling water while whisking out any lumps. Add the melted butter and stir to blend. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
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Whisk the milk into the cornmeal mixture.
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In a small bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
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Whisk the beaten eggs into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Blend well with a whisk or electric mixer.
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Turn the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for about 35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
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Serve the spoon bread hot with plenty of butter.
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Recipe Variations
This simple spoon bread recipe is delicious as is but can easily be tweaked to suit your tastes:
- Add some crumbled bacon or corn kernels to the batter
- Add chopped green onions or some fresh chopped chile pepper or herbs
- Include a little sugar with the cornmeal to make it lightly sweet
What Is the Difference Between Cornbread and Spoon Bread?
Can You Eat Cornmeal on a Gluten Free Diet?
Cornmeal is made from ground corn, making it naturally gluten-free. Most spoon bread and cornbread recipes are gluten-free, but beware of cross-contamination and make sure to sure gluten-free leavening like baking powder.