Kentucky Spoon Bread Recipe

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Kentucky Spoon Bread Recipe - (Below)

Kentucky Spoon Bread: So Good, It's Gone in Minutes

Imagine a dish so light and airy it's scooped with a spoon, offering a taste of pure Southern hospitality and a warm, buttery embrace with every bite – that's the magic of Kentucky spoon bread.

Kentucky spoon bread is a culinary whisper of the South, a delicate dance between cornbread and pudding. Imagine a cloud of creamy, almost ethereal cornbread, baked until just set, its surface a golden whisper of a crust. Scooped with a spoon, it reveals a soft, custardy interior, releasing a subtle sweetness mingled with the comforting aroma of corn. Each spoonful melts in your mouth, offering a taste of pure Southern hospitality. It's a dish that's both humble and elegant, a perfect accompaniment to savory stews, and roasted meats, or simply enjoyed on its own as a warm, comforting treat. Kentucky spoon bread isn't just food; it's an experience, a taste of history, and a reminder of the simple pleasures of Southern cooking.

Quote For The Day:

"I moved from Kentucky to Miramar, Florida, at about 8. I think I was in second grade. I still had my Southern accent, and down there, you got to experience a melting pot in full fury. All the kids I hung out with were, like, Sicilian kids from Jersey and New York."  - Johnny Depp

Food For Thought:

The BEST nachos ever!

I don't know if you are a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs football team but as you may know, they did not do well this year at the Super Bowl game. I am not a huge fan of football but, I do enjoy a game sometimes. In this area, football is a very big deal to the fans.

We like to get food for the game and I have a friend who I have written about many times in the past who owns the best barbeque food truck I have purchased from.

I saw a post he made about Pulled Pork Nachos that he sells and I put in an order. One bite of these nachos and I was forever sold on them. These nachos came with On The Border chips, queso cheese, smoked pulled pork meat, barbeque baked beans, diced tomatoes, sour cream, jalapenos, green onions, and barbeque sauce.

Please let me know if you have had anything like this before. I would enjoy reading your thoughts on this recipe.

Some Questions For You:

• When you watch football, what are your favorite food items?
• Have you tried Kentucky Spoon Bread in the past?
• Do you have a spoon-bread recipe you want to share with me?
• Did you see the last recipe I posted? It is called Crock-Pot Pizza Easy Recipe. It is a great recipe for the game.

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My Thoughts On Kentucky Spoon Bread:

This recipe is so nice especially if you love corn. It is creamy and delicious. It would be a great dish to accompany a nice soup or chili. I have great memories of my mother and grandmother baking cornbread in a cast iron skillet. As a child, I did get to live in Kentucky for a short time.

Extra Information For You:

Kentucky spoon bread, with its delicate texture and rich history, is a true testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Southern cooks. Its origins can be traced back to Native American culinary traditions, where similar cornmeal-based dishes were staples.  

Over time, European settlers and enslaved African Americans contributed to the evolution of spoon bread. The technique of separating eggs and folding in the whites, reminiscent of French soufflés, is believed to have been introduced by skilled African American chefs working in plantation kitchens. This technique gave spoon bread its signature light and airy texture, setting it apart from denser cornbreads. 

The first printed recipe for a dish resembling modern spoon bread appeared in Mary Randolph's "The Virginia Housewife" in 1824. However, it was Sarah Rutledge's "The Carolina Housewife" in 1847 that included a recipe for "Owendaw Corn Bread," a clear ancestor of today's spoon bread.   

Spoonbread became a beloved staple in Southern cuisine, particularly in Kentucky and Virginia. It was a versatile dish, enjoyed as a side, a main course, or even a dessert. Its creamy texture and subtle sweetness made it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes.

Today, Kentucky spoon bread continues to be cherished for its comforting flavors and historical significance. It represents a delicious fusion of culinary traditions, a symbol of Southern hospitality, and a reminder of the rich culinary heritage of the region.

You can learn more about Kentucky Spoon Bread and see a great recipe by visiting Butter & Baggage.

Kentucky Spoon Bread Recipe - (Breads & Rolls)

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of margarine or butter (I recommend butter)
• 1 corn muffin mix (8.5 ounces)
• 1 can whole kernel corn (15 ounces, drained)
• 1 can cream-style corn (14.75 ounces)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter and combine with the muffin mix. whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and the sour cream.
2. Add slightly the beaten eggs.
3. Stir well and pour into a 9-inch square baking dish that is buttered.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
5. Test with a toothpick.
6. If it does not come out clean, bake for another 5-7 minutes.

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-The Recipe Guy

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