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Corn Spoonbread

Southern Corn Spoonbread is cornbread in its lightest, creamiest form! Made with cornmeal, milk, sour cream and cheese, it is irresistible. You’re gonna need a big spoon! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time36 minutes
Total Time51 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: soul food, south, Southern
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 15.25 oz whole kernel corn can, drained
  • 14.75 oz cream style corn
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8.5 oz cornbread muffin mix I use Jiffy
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly grease a large casserole dish and set aside.
  • Saute onion in butter in a large skillet under tender.
  • Whisk in sour cream, both corns, salt and pepper to eggs.
  • Stir in cornbread mix until just combined.
  • Finally fold in sauteed onion and half of cheese.
  • Pour mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 36-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Cooling Down:
  • First things first, let your spoonbread cool to room temperature. No lid or plastic wrap just yet; we don’t want any condensation turning your perfect texture into a soggy memory.
Refrigerating:
  • Once cool, cover your dish in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Your spoonbread will happily chill in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing for Later:
  • For those who want to relive the magic weeks from now, you can freeze it! Portion your spoonbread, wrap it securely in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil or place it in a freezer-safe ziplock bag. It’ll keep its charm for about 2 to 3 months. Don’t forget to slap a label with the date on it!
Reheating:
  • When you’re ready to serve Round 2, reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F until it’s warmed through (if refrigerated, about 15-20 minutes; if frozen, about 25-30 minutes). Add a sprinkle of cheese on top for an extra layer of joy.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg