Plains Special Spoon Bread

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic Southern-style savory custard with a creamy interior and golden crust.
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This Plains Special Spoon Bread is a comforting, custard-like side dish that bridges the gap between cornbread and soufflé. Made with stone-ground cornmeal, eggs, and milk, it boasts a tender, creamy interior with a beautifully golden, slightly crisp top. The subtle sweetness of the cornmeal is balanced by savory notes, making it an ideal partner for hearty stews, roasted meats, or simply enjoyed on its own. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings warm, home-style flavors to your table, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

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Plains Special Spoon Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 418.4

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This Plains Special Spoon Bread is a comforting, custard-like side dish that bridges the gap between cornbread and souffl&# 195;©. Made with stone-ground cornmeal, eggs, and milk, it boasts a tender, creamy interior with a beautifully golden, slightly crisp top. The subtle sweetness of the cornmeal is balanced by savory notes, making it an ideal partner for hearty stews, roasted meats, or simply enjoyed on its own. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings warm, home-style flavors to your table, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (204ðC).
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a 2- to 2.5-quart nonmetal deep baking dish and place in the preheating oven to melt.
  3. In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt, sugar, and boiling water.
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the milk.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  7. Stir in the melted butter and baking powder, beating until the batter is well blended and smooth.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven and rotate to coat the bottom and sides with melted butter.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
  10. Bake until the spoon bread is firm to the touch and golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.
  11. Serve hot directly from the baking dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 418.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.3g30%
Saturated Fat 9.8g50%
Cholesterol 173.3mg58%
Sodium 5226.6mg218%
Total Carbohydrate 51.3g18%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 11.9g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Spoon bread is best served immediately while hot, as it will settle slightly as it cools.

For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream or buttermilk.

Ensure the baking dish is non-metal if using a microwave to pre-melt butter, though oven melting is standard.

Keywords: spoon bread, cornmeal, southern, custard, baking, vegetarian, side dish, comfort food, eggs, cornbread, homemade, classic, plains, dinner, holiday, corn, meal, savory, butter, oven
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