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Virginia Spoon Bread

This born-and-raised Virginia gal couldn't resist sharing a classic spoon bread recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, stir cornmeal into boiling water. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.