Cornmeal Spoon Bread
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5
Cornmeal Spoon Bread
Description
This recipe starts by cooking cornmeal slowly in hot milk to thicken it, followed by folding in butter, salt, sugar, and beaten egg yolks to enrich the base. Separately, egg whites are whipped with cream of tartar to soft peaks and folded in to lighten the mixture, yielding a tender texture after baking. The mixture is then baked in a buttered souffle dish at 400°F until puffed and golden.
The final dish has a soft, moist interior that can be spooned rather than sliced, with a delicate corn flavor balanced by the subtle sweetness from sugar. It browns on top for an appealing crust. This spoon bread complements hearty dinners well and provides a satisfying alternative to traditional bread.
Cooling briefly after baking helps it set for easier serving. The use of cream of tartar stabilizes the egg whites, contributing to the lift and lightness of the bread.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 egg separated
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Butter a 1 ½ quart souffle dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- In a large saucepan, bring the milk to just below a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and bring to a boil again. Lower the heat to medium and constantly whisk the mixture until it thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the saucepan, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool off for 10 minutes.
- Whisk in the 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks until well blended.
- In a clean large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar to soft glossy mounds. Stir in one-third of the beaten egg whites into the cornmeal mixture to lighten. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites and slowly pour the mixture into the souffle dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown, Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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