Old-Fashioned Spoonbread
Learn how to make old-fashioned spoonbread, a unique and delicious Southern cornbread dish that's an excellent addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- ¾ cup cornmeal, stone ground if available
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
Recommended Equipment
- 1 1/2-qt baking dish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Combine cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl. Stirring constantly, gradually add boiling water, keeping smooth. Add the melted butter and stir to blend.3/4 cup cornmeal | 1 tsp fine salt | 1 cup boiling water | 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until thick and pale; whisk in the milk.2 large eggs | 1 cup milk
- Whisk the milk and egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Whisk until the batter is smooth.2 tsp baking powder
- Turn the batter into the baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until firm.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 331IUCalcium: 141mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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