| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels, roasted and cut from ears
- 1 bunch chives, snipped
- 3 eggs, separated
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk, cream and butter until just boiling. Whisk in cornmeal in a slow steady stream, stirring until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in corn kernels and chives. Beat egg yolks and stir into the mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter to lighten it. Pour mixture into a greased 8 by 8-inch casserole pan, spread evenly with a spatula. Bake 30 minutes in a preheated 350-degree F oven until risen like a souffle.
- Spoonbread will be puffed and golden brown; a knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 441 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 181 mg |
| Sodium | 114 mg |
Reviews
I agree with tracy kadowski’s review which I did not read until after I tried the recipe. Though I followed the recipe exactly, it did not rise like a souffle and was very heavy. I noticed that this recipe omits baking powder. Because it was tasty, will try this recipe again, but with the addition of 1 tsp baking powder, sugar and salt.
This was wonderful. Much more like a sturdy souffle. I added 1 tablespoon sugar and a 1/2 teaspoon salt with the corn and chives. It was so easy to make and baked up nice and golden with an airy texture. A great side dish.
This recipe stated that it should raise like a souffle. I followed the recipe and found that it was heavy and did not rise at all. It tasted good, but I threw it away and stated again. The second time I used less corn meal. It still did not rise, but it was lighter and tasted good. I enjoyed cooking and eating this dish.
I’ve never had spoonbread before but was amazed at what a lovely cross between souffle and cornbread this is! Needs salt and a little sugar and will next time add fresh jalapeno and habanero cheddar cheese. Very good!
Great recipe! Light, airy, creamy texture. Exactly how I’d hoped. I added 4 oz can of diced chiles and a handful of shredded cheese. Perfect. Thanks, Tyler!
Most excellent side dish. We tried it with some diced green chile and cheese! OH MY GOSH, how could can it get!
The best spoon bread ever. The pork chops are a hit too.