Description
Colonial Spoon Bread is a classic Southern comfort food that blends the creamy texture of a soufflé with the rich corn flavor of traditional cornbread. Perfect as a holiday side dish or weeknight favorite, this spoonable bread recipe is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Keywords: Colonial Spoon Bread, Southern spoon bread, easy cornmeal side dish, baked spoonbread, comfort food recipes.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and butter a medium-sized baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warmed through.
3. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
6. Slowly whisk the eggs into the cornmeal mixture.
7. Stir in the baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is just set.
10. Serve warm, scooped directly from the dish.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh from the oven for optimal texture.
Let the cornmeal mixture cool before adding the eggs to avoid scrambling.
You can add shredded cheddar or herbs for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg