Spoonbread
Spoonbread is the silkier cousin to cornbread. It's soft, subtle texture makes it a great side dish to any stew, chili, beans, or more!
Yield: 8 people
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 tablespoons bacon or ham drippings
- 3 eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚.
- Add the milk to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil, whisking now and then.
- While whisking, slowly add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until the mixture thickens into a mush-like consistency.
- Stir in the butter, drippings, and eggs until everything is fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 1½-quart casserole dish and bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Do not overbake, since it should stay soft. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg