SPOON BREAD

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I have been making this spoon bread for years. My kids loved it when they were at home. The recipe is over 100 years old. It makes a good side dish. Add 1/2 cup of sugar or honey to turn it into an old fashion dessert.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint sweet milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, room temperature, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Scald milk (do not boil).
  • Stir in butter, cornmeal and salt.
  • Cook stirring constantly.
  • Until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens.
  • Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • Add beaten egg yolks.
  • Mix throughly.
  • Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Mix gently but throughly.
  • Pour into greased and floured 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 144.3, Sodium 543.8, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 7.5

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