November 8, 2010
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Spoon Bread for the Thanksgiving Smorgasbord!
Just in case you've been living under a rock somewhere here in Xangaland, Lena (ItsWhatEyeKnow) is hosting a Xanga Thanksgiving Smorgasbord.
Get on over there and tell her you want to come so she can assign something for you to bring to the party!
http://itswhateyeknow.xanga.com/734975590/a-xanga-thanksgiving-and-youre-invited
I'm taking good old southern spoon bread. If you've never eaten it, you just don't know what you've missed.
It's basically a cornbread souffle, sinfully delicious, and so easy to make!
First things first, we got new cookware. T-Fal! WOOHOO!
Now, to the recipe.
Combine one cup conmeal and two cups milk in a saucepan, and cook over low heat til the consistency of mush, stirring frequently.
Should be moderately stiff, like this.
Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Mix in one cup milk, one teaspoon salt, one teaspoon baking powder, three beaten egg yolks, and two tablespoons of salad oil.
With a mixer, beat three egg whites til stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
Pour batter into a well greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
While it was in the oven, Karen slow braised some breaded pork chops and fixed a little fresh asparagus.
It's been in the oven for 30 minutes and is rising perfectly!
*ding*
It's done, and it's dinnertime in Kentucky!
Mmmmmmm!
Pork chops, spoon bread smothered in sweet cream butter, and asparagus.
I feel a nap coming on soon!
As good as spoon bread is with pork, it's even better with roasted turkey, stuffing, and gravy!
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so get on over to Lena's and sign up.
I'm really getting curious as to how she's going to work all these entries into one Xangan Thanksgiving post!
You can see an update on who's coming and what they're bringing here.
Comments (77)
Man that looks good! So with this bread...it comes out all moist and gooey on the inside? Is that butter all over it in the last picture? NOM!! When I do this I'm going to add some baked sweet potatoes and seasoned rice to as side dishes to this meal!
@vexations - I've seen their recipe and I don't think they beat their egg whites. Around here we call that batter bread.
For a good while I thought the Boone Tavern in Berea had the be best spoon bread in the world bu the last time I was there I was disappointed with what they served.
@fortheloveofblogging - Our last set was T-Fal and lasted for years, so we stuck with it. Paula Dean's stuff is pretty and it looks durable. We looked at some of it at WalMart too. Try the spoonbread, hubby and the kids will love it!
I love T-Fal Cookware but I must admit that I have my eyes on some Paula Dean Cookware. It so beautiful, just wonder if it is as good of quality as it is pretty!
That spoonbread looks terrific. Believe it or not, I've never had spoonbread
I did jot the recipe down though and think I'll give it a whirl soon. Thanks for posting this for us!
@buddly47 - Actually, I don't watch a lot of movies or TV. I just have a good memory, have a tendency to remember funny lines from movies I've seen years ago --- and tons of other useless information. My mother still can't believe this. When I was about 2 years old - I crawled into the bathroom cupboards, found my old man's straight razor and was attempting to give myself a shave. She caught me just as I was lathering up - imitating dear old Dad. The crazy thing is, I remember what happened - the color of his razor, the tube of shaving cream, the old bristle brush -- and most importantly - the leather belt I got whooped with for getting into trouble.
@DickDoktorII - You watch too many movies, man! lol
@buddly47 - When I think about "Grits" ~~ I think about that movie "My Cousin Vinnie." "How do you like your grits, well done or el dente" "Or, maybe you use those instant grits. "No self respectin' Southerner would make instant grits!" HAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!
@DickDoktorII - Grits are good too, but it must sure as hell take a long time to pick a mess of em. They're so tiny!
@buddly47 - Every time I think of corn bread ~~ I think of the movie "The Green Mile" "My Daddy thank you, my Momma thank you and Mr. Jingles thank you too John" Then the poor little mouse gets stomped to death.
I'm going to make this spoonbread soon, sounds yummy. I bet my Mom would like it too. Damn, you keep this up and I'll be eating those things you call "Grits" next!
@DickDoktorII - Thanks Steve! This spoonbread beats the hell outta regular old cornbread and if you even remotely follow the basic recipe it's almost foolproof!
WOW! I have never had corn bread - always wanted to try it but for now - will give this a whirl sometime soon.This is a dinner I could really go for. I like whipping up things like this - it's good for us growing kids.
Thanks for such an easy tasty recipe !!
@adamswomanlost - You're welcome, and I hope you get better and back to blogging soon!
@srheam - I think that's an old original Home and Gardens cookbook. We've had it almost forty years. Bought the new 12th edition Home and Gardens last year but never use it. Doesn't have our old standby recipes in it.
Oh, that meal looks absolutely wonderful!! Might have to try the spoonbread recipe. (you didn't let me down on your cornbread recipe
). Thanks for sharing.
Oh, and I love your cookbook. Loose pages, stained edges...love.it. They are the best cookbooks around.
YUM! I just LOVE watching YOU cook! It does my heart good! And great photos...I can actually SMELL your food!
And that's with a stuffy nose! 
Thank you for sharing your recipe!
HUGS!
@Iloveaholiday - Hope so. It's every bit as good as it looks, or better!
I am going to try this ASAP. It looks delicious!!
@lightnindan - Must be my metabolism Dan, I rarely gain weight for some reason.
@Ampbreia - It is delicious, and so easy to make. Do hope you try it!
@fauquet - Thank you! I will see you there, my friend!
Wow, that looks wonderful. With a wife that cooks like that, I'm surprised you're not largebuddly47.
That looks really tasty! I'm going to have to try that!
You are really a professional cook! Who can make better ? Compliments .
I am in the list of Lena for her Thanksgiving but for me it is simple I have to bring a fresh product of my garden !! I have salad, leeks , carrots and other delights!!
In friendship
Michel
@shellisland - Thank you!
What a beautiful meal! Well done! I'm going to come back for the recipe tonight because I have to make it. Thank you for sharing. Peace
@WildWomanOfTheWest - Drooling is perfectly acceptable behavior at my house Tamy. See ya there!
@Bricker59 - You need to make a more informed decision, my friend. Bring lots of beer and come to Ky for Thanksgiving. Can't guarantee good weather but I can good food!
@jacksoncroons - Any deep casserole dish works for this one. Enjoy!
@ItsWhatEyeKnow - Let me know how it turns out, and it is perfect for Thanksgiving!
@Mrs. Buddly - I think she has over 30 entries so far. Should be fun to read!
@grannyinboxers - I saw your entry. Glad you're bringing Janis!
@Wild_and_Wicked - Let me know how it turns out?
@seedsower - Anything except pumpkin. I've seen enuff of those for awhile! lol
@Automaton_Emotion - Sorry to do that to you late at night!
@ofunlo - It's pretty much a southern thing, John. But give it a try. You'll like it!
@hilaw - Thanks, my son and I did the cabinets and counter tops ourselves a couple of years ago.
@WakeUpLaughing - @anvilsandedelweiss - @murisopsis - Thanks! It was delish, leftovers tonight. Spoon bread heats in the microwave really well.
@tialoca1313 - Haha! It is delicious!
I know it's not very becoming for a lady to drool~ but oh my word. See ya at Lena's~
nom, nom!
I've reached a decision.
All this time Bud....I thought we were friends.
But you're killing me with these cooking things man...I warned you.
I'm gonna have to stop reading you I think.It is much too painful a pleasure! I'll see you at Lena's for your Thanksgiving.I'm bringing Pumpkin Pie and Maple Syrup.
I was much happier Bud, when you wrote about drinking beer and fishing!! LOL
Cheers friend!
Yum!
nom
you're killing me here. nice-looking cookware too. pass some of that bread, please. your kitchen looks nice and warm and lovely.
wow! this sounds wonderful. I've never heard of spoonbread before. yum.
That looks absolutely delicious.
So hungry. I have the pork chops...
What a marvelous new cookware and they look great on the stove. I'll to try making spoon bread for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for sharing!
@seedsower. Why don't you make a mixed berry pie? Since you grow a lot of stuff and have local markets I'm sure there are all kinds of fruits.Take some blueberries,raspberries and blackberries maybe even some cherries make your filling with the juices as you would any fruit pie.Everyone does pumpkin (GAG) and pecan and this pie is a harvest of flavors.
Oh yummy and Ty for the recipe. I am bringing the music and I am happy you are cokking cause it looks divine.
I am so jealous of that new cookware,I have odds and ends,never had a new set. The whole meal looks incredibly delicious,nice team work.
I have to take a pie to Lena's,what kind to make I wonder?
Oh my my my! I don't know if it can possibly get any better than this! I'm definitely trying this one! Thanks Bud!
I'm not waiting for Thanksgiving . . . trying this one now. I still haven't picked up a cast iron skillet, so I can't make your cornbread, but this I can do . . .yay!
The meal was delicious and very rich.The new T-Fal helped a lot , poor Buddly Crocker had worn the old set out cooking for you guys,lol.
Hope Lena gets a lot of entries,should be fun to read.Good luck.
saved ...this looks divine...
@guestbrief - Haha, thanks!
@macphoto - No meat in the spoon bread. It could be a meal in itself it's so rich!
Making me hungry, that's what you're doing!!! Great job!
that looks so amazing I could almost give up being vegetarian for a night.
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