Virginia Spoon Bread
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Virginia Spoon Bread
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This born-and-raised Virginia gal couldn't resist sharing a classic spoon bread recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water*
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
- Optional, for serving: extra butter and honey!
Instructions
- Place a medium baking dish (about 8 inches square) or an 8-inch cast iron skillet in a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. The pan will warm up while the oven heats.
- Meanwhile, stir cornmeal into boiling water. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add salt. Dissolve baking powder in 3 tablespoons of milk. Add the baking powder mixture to the remaining 1 cup of milk. Add milk and baking powder mixture to the cornmeal.
- Butter the hot baking dish. Transfer mixture to the buttered dish. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve spoon bread warm from the oven.
Notes
- Bake the spoon bread in a preheated dish or cast iron skillet. Similar to cast iron cornbread, the preheated pan creates extra-crispy edges, while the spoon bread stays tender and moist on the inside.
- Serve your warm spoon bread with a pat of butter and a hefty drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or apple butter.
- Use whole milk or at least 2% milk rather than skim milk. The fat in the liquid adds richness to the batter and helps to keep the spoonbread moist.
- To check if the spoon bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center and make sure it comes out clean. Don’t cook for too long, or it can dry out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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