Texas Spoon Bread
Delightfully creamy and bursting with Southern charm, Texas Spoon Bread is the ultimate comfort food that brings bold flavors to your table. This easy-to-make dish combines the rich heartiness of yellow cornmeal with the indulgence of sharp cheddar cheese, a touch of sweet creamed corn, and the subtle heat of diced green chilies. Perfectly golden and tender, this spoon bread gets its irresistible fluffiness from a blend of milk, eggs, and butter, baked to perfection in just under an hour. Whether serving it as a comforting side dish at your next barbecue, a standout addition to your holiday spread, or a cozy weeknight indulgence, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews. Make this crowd-pleasing classic for a Southern-inspired dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces eggs, large
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup canned diced green chilies
- 0.75 cup creamed corn
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine until no lumps remain.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, and creamed corn, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the spoon bread is puffed, golden brown, and just set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the spoon bread cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, spooned directly from the dish, and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 5632 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.4 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 1346 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*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.
