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spoon bread

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is Texas spoon bread. Southern spoon bread usually has some corn and sometimes bacon or bacon grease in it. It's often served with Texas BBQ.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spoon bread

  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 lg
    eggs, lighty beaten

How To Make spoon bread

  • 1
    Combine the cornmeal and butter in a medium bowl. Add the boiling water, stirring until the butter melts. Cool to room temperature.
  • 2
    Combine the sugar, baking powder, and salt; add to the cornmeal mixture, stirring well.
  • 3
    Combine the milk and eggs, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Add the milk mixture to the cornmeal mixture. Stir well.
  • 4
    Pour the batter into a lightly greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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