Best Escarole And Cheese Spoon Bread Recipes

ESCAROLE AND CHEESE SPOON BREAD

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Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cornmeal
1 small head escarole, chopped
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
8 eggs, separated

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter two 2-quart soufflé dishes or baking dishes.
Heat first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around edge of pan. Gradually stir in cornmeal. Add escarole. Stir until mixture is very thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and butter and mix until butter melts. Season with generous amount of pepper. Beat egg yolks to blend and gradually stir into cornmeal mixture. Beat whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Mix 1/4 of whites into cornmeal mixture. Gradually fold in remaining whites.
Divide mixture between prepared dishes. Bake until puffed, golden and knife inserted into centers comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD

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Homey and comforting, this custard-like side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno pepper adds just the right bite. Second helpings of this tasty casserole are common-leftovers aren't. -Katherine Franklin, Carbondale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 medium jalapeno peppers, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Set aside., Beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Mince 1 jalapeno pepper; fold into corn mixture with sauteed onion and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes; cool slightly. Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.