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
- 3/4 cup cornmeal, stone or water ground, if possible
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter an 8-inch or 9-inch 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.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until thick and pale in color; whisk in the milk.
- Whisk the milk and egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Turn the batter into the baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until firm.
- Serve hot with butter.
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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