Maple Spoon Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Maple Spoon Bread, a Southern-inspired side dish with a touch of sweetness that will elevate any meal. This delightful recipe combines creamy whole milk, rich yellow cornmeal, and a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup, creating a fluffy, custard-like bread that melts in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a golden-brown finish after baking, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for holidays, brunch, or weeknight dinners. Enhanced by the tangy richness of sour cream and the buttery smoothness of unsalted butter, this spoon bread strikes a perfect balance between savory and sweet. Serve it warm straight from the baking dish, and don’t forget the optional drizzle of extra maple syrup for a decadent finish. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe is your new go-to for comfort food bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.75 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet.
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not boil.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to the hot milk, stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, maple syrup, and salt until fully incorporated. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, eggs, and sour cream until smooth.
Slowly add the egg mixture to the cornmeal mixture, stirring until fully combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the spoon bread is golden brown and set with a slightly soft center.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Spoon directly from the dish onto plates and drizzle with extra maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 767 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 2340 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 848 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1108 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
