butternut squash spoon bread

6 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 16, 2016

I usually can't find frozen butternut squash, so just dice some up, cook it and puree it. For the best texture, serve immediately after baking.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups thawed, frozen unseasoned, pureed butternut squash (may use cooked, fresh unseasoned, pureed)
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

How To Make butternut squash spoon bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Cook buttermilk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 6 minutes or until bubbles appear around the edges (do not boil); remove from heat. (Mixture may curdle).
  • Step 2
    Lightly beat egg yolks in a large bowl; stir in squash and cheese. Combine cornmeal and the next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir the cornmeal mixture into the squash mixture. Pour warm buttermilk over the squash mixture; whisk until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • Step 3
    Brush a 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish or 12-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon melted butter; stir remaining melted butter into the squash mixture.
  • Step 4
    Beat the egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into the squash mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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