Best Lady Bird Johnsons Spoon Bread Recipes

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LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SPOON BREAD



Lady Bird Johnson's Spoon Bread image

Spoon bread was a favorite dish with Lyndon Johnson's mother, which she passed on to his wife, Lady Bird. With a salad (fruit or green), and meat, it makes a perfect lunch.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Breads

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups milk
3 eggs
1 cup cornmeal
to taste butter (the size of a walnut)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir cornmeal into 2 cups of milk and let mixture come to a boil, making a mush.
  • Remove from heat and add balance of milk and well-beaten eggs.
  • Stir in salt, baking powder and melted butter .
  • Bake in 2 quart greased casserole for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 503.3, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.6

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S TURKEY DRESSING



Lady Bird Johnson's Turkey Dressing image

The best cornbread dressing ever. I usually double or triple the recipe and take to all of our Thanksgiving meals. As written from the official webiste.

Provided by Sara C

Categories     Winter

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sized pan cornbread (I use 2 boxes of prepared Jiffy mix)
4 slices toasted bread, crumbled
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
6 eggs
1/4 cup butter
salt
pepper
sage
1 -2 cup pan drippings from turkey (I use packaged chicken broth to make ahead)

Steps:

  • Mix together cornbread and crumbled toast with stock.
  • Be sure to use enough stock so that it will not be stiff. (1-2 cups).
  • Add eggs and remaining ingredients.(spices to taste).
  • Bake slowly for one hour.(350°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 173.9, Sodium 184.2, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.3

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