5 from 15 votes
Cornmeal Spoon Bread
Cornmeal Spoon Bread is a baked, custardy dish made from cooked cornmeal enriched with milk, eggs, and butter. The separate beating of egg whites folded into the batter creates a light, airy texture that is golden and puffed when baked. The bread’s creamy, slightly sweet corn flavor makes it a comforting side to savory meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
251 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% 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.