Spoon Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. In a double boiler on medium low heat, scald the half-and half.
  3. In the scalded cream slowly and steadily add the cornmeal while CONSTANTLY stirring.
  4. Never stop stirring.
  5. When all of the meal is blended with the cream, continue to cook until a thick mush forms, about five minutes.
  6. Never stop stirring.
  7. Once the mush forms, remove the pan from the double-boiler and stir in the butter and salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
  8. Butter an 8 inch souffle dish or casserole (if you use a square one it must be at least 2 deep)
  9. Beat the egg yolks until light and smooth and fold them into the mush.
  10. Using a clean whire whip (or egg beater), beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add them to the mush and gently but completely fold them in.
  11. Pour the batter into the baking dish and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until puffed and brown, abotu 45 minutes.
  12. Serve immediately from the baking dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.91 Kcal (1967 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.93g 54%
Cholesterol 212.81mg 71%
Sodium 714.49mg 30%
Potassium 371.7mg 8%
Total Carbs 31.08g 10%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 12.28g 25%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 213.8mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.74 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.58g 54%
Cholesterol 82.76mg 71%
Sodium 277.85mg 30%
Potassium 144.55mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.08g 10%
Sugars 0.12g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 9%
Protein 4.78g 25%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 9%
Calcium 83.1mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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