Description
Warm, fluffy, and packed with rich corn flavor, Colonial Spoon Bread is a classic Southern comfort food that blends the heartiness of cornbread with the soft, custard-like texture of a soufflé. This easy recipe is perfect as a side dish for any meal—whether you’re whipping up quick breakfast ideas, prepping a cozy family dinner, or looking for a healthy snack alternative. With simple ingredients and a timeless feel, this spoon bread delivers reliable results and satisfying flavor every time.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (fine ground)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cast iron skillet or medium baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk until just below boiling, stirring frequently.
3. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal until the mixture thickens to a porridge consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Stir in butter, salt, sugar (if using), and baking powder until fully combined.
5. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until frothy, then slowly whisk into the cornmeal mixture.
6. Pour batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
7. Let the spoon bread rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use fine-ground yellow cornmeal.
Let the mixture cool slightly before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
Serve warm with a pat of butter or next to hearty mains like fried chicken or ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: spoon bread, southern recipe, colonial dish, cornbread alternative, easy dinner side, quick breakfast, healthy snack, holiday side dish, comfort food, easy recipe