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Cornmeal Spoon Bread

A light spoon bread that is so versatile and so much fun to make too. The egg whites gently folded into the batter give it a light uplifting texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 eggs separated
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartare

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Butter a 1 ½ quart souffle dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. 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.
  4. Whisk in the 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks until well blended.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown, Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 438mg (18%) Potassium 258mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

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.