Virginia Spoon Bread Recipe
Virginia Spoon Bread is a classic Southern dish that’s a cross between cornbread and souffle, with a pudding-like texture. This recipe yields a comforting and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with savory mains or can be enjoyed on its own.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Spoon Bread:
- 1 cup boiling water*
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons milk
For Greasing:
Optional for Serving:
- Preheat Oven: Place a medium baking dish or cast iron skillet in the cold oven and preheat to 400°F.
- Mix Cornmeal: Stir cornmeal into boiling water. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add Ingredients: Add salt. Dissolve baking powder in 3 tablespoons of milk. Combine with the remaining milk and add to the cornmeal mixture.
- Prepare Dish: Butter the hot baking dish and transfer the mixture to it.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until set.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra butter and honey if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- For a richer flavor, consider using buttermilk instead of regular milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Virginia Spoon Bread, Spoon Bread Recipe, Southern Spoon Bread