Best Southern Spoonbread Recipes

SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the milk on top of the stove until hot (do not boil).
• Add cornmeal and continue cooking for about 3 or 4 minutes until thickens. Remove from heat and mix in the butter and salt. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
• While the cornmeal is cooking separate the eggs into two different bowls. Beat egg yolks and egg whites separately. Make sure you beat whites until stiff.
• Once cornmeal is cooled, add egg yolks mixing with a spoon. Fold in whites and spoon mix. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart sprayed baking dish and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 45 minutes or until brown on top and center is cooked.

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch-square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole.
• Combine the cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Gradually add the boiling water while whisking out any lumps. Add the melted butter and stir to blend. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
• Whisk the milk into the cornmeal mixture.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
• Whisk the beaten eggs into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Blend well with a whisk or electric mixer.
• Turn the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
• Serve the spoon bread hot with plenty of butter.

SOUTHERN SPOONBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Combine the milk, water, salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepot; bring to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a steady stream while whisking rapidly. Continue stirring until the mixture returns to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheese and add hot sauce to taste.
• Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat with a whisk. Add 1 cup of the hot cornmeal mixture to the eggs and whisk together to warm the eggs and prevent them from curdling when added to the pot. Continue adding spoonfuls of the hot cornmeal mixture to the bowl of eggs until it's warm to the touch; then whisk the egg mixture back into the pot. Stir in the chopped chives.
• Transfer the cornmeal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes; or until puffed and lightly browned. Cool slightly before garnishing with chives and serving. This may also be baked in advance and reheated before serving.

SPOON BREAD: A SOUTHERN CLASSIC

Steps:

• Begin the corn spoon bread recipe by preheating your oven to 350°F.
• Prepare your cast iron skillet by thoroughly greasing your pan with butter. (We suggest a 10-inch skillet for this cast iron recipe.)
• Pour your cornmeal into a large mixing bowl and add in a teaspoon of salt.
• Slowly pour in 1 cup of boiling water into the cornmeal, whisking the mixture as you go.
• Keep whisking until the cornmeal is smooth and free of any lumps.
• Add in your melted butter and allow the mixture to cool down before continuing.
• When it's cool enough, pour in the milk and whisk it into the mixture.
• Crack your two large eggs into a separate bowl, and whisk them.
• Once whisked, whisk the eggs again into the cornmeal mixture and add the baking powder.
• Pour your batter into the cast iron skillet, then place it in the center of the preheated oven for 35 min.
• Remove the spoon bread when it's a golden brown color and serve hot!

SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Oil a 1-3/4 quart baking dish.
• Combine cornmeal and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Gradually stir in milk, making a smooth mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in margarine, 2 of the egg whites, sugar, baking powder, and corn.
• Mix well.
• In a small, deep bowl, beat remaining egg whites on high speed of an electric mixer until stiff.
• Fold into cornmeal mixture, gently but thoroughly.
• Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes, until mixture is set and top begins to brown.
• Serve right away.