My Favorite Childhood Spoon Bread
Transport your taste buds back to simpler times with "My Favorite Childhood Spoon Bread," a comforting Southern classic that’s soft, creamy, and irresistibly rich. This family favorite blends yellow cornmeal with whole milk, butter, sugar, and eggs to create a perfectly tender dish with a custard-like consistency. Enhanced by a hint of heavy cream and baked to a golden perfection, this spoon bread is a nostalgic treat that pairs beautifully with savory mains or stands alone as a delightful side. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holidays, cozy family dinners, or anytime you crave a warm, homey dish. Its velvety texture and touch of sweetness make it an unforgettable addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Water
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish or casserole dish with butter.
In a medium saucepan, combine the yellow cornmeal, whole milk, and water. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the cornmeal mixture from the heat and stir in the butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well until the butter has completely melted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder and eggs. Gradually add the egg mixture to the warm cornmeal base, stirring quickly to avoid cooking the eggs.
Stir in the heavy cream gently to create a custard-like consistency. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to retain some creaminess in the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the spoon bread is golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.
Let the spoon bread rest for 5-10 minutes before serving warm. It's delicious on its own or with a pat of butter for extra indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.6 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.9 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 988 mg | 329% | |
| Sodium | 3595 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1165 mg | 25% | |
*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.
