Spoon Bread Breakfast
Southern

Spoon Bread

A soft, souffle-like cornbread baked in a casserole dish and served with a spoon.

55
Total Min
45
Cook Min
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup white cornmeal
  • 3.00 cup whole milk
  • 3.00 l arge eggs , separated
  • 3.00 tbsp butter
  • 1.00 tsp baking powder
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 1.00 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Heat milk until hot but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Whisk in cornmeal and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

  5. 5

    Beat in egg yolks one at a time.

  6. 6

    Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  7. 7

    Fold egg whites gently into cornmeal mixture.

  8. 8

    Pour into prepared dish.

  9. 9

    Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and set.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately with butter.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 950
Total Fat56g
Saturated Fat23g
Cholesterol1903mg
Sodium893mg
Total Carbohydrate39g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars8g
Protein75g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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