Gardunos Sweet Corn Spoon Bread Food

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter with garlic in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet; reserve skillet.
• Add eggs, corn, cornmeal, sour cream, baking powder, pepper, and salt to garlic butter and whisk to combine, then mix in Fontina. Scrape into reserved skillet and bake spoonbread until top is golden brown and center is just barely set, 25-30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Butter an oven-proof casserole or round souffle dish.
• In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cornmeal over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking rapidly and constantly, until very thick (@ 5 min). Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into a large bowl. Add the corn, chives, and the 2 tbsp of butter. Season again with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the egg yolks one at a time, stirring after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt using a hand-held mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold meringue mixture into the cornbread mixture.
• Pour the cornbread mixture into the pan and spoon with a spatula. Bake 35-40 minutes. The spoon bread should be puffed and risen with a golden brown top and the insides should be firm and moist. Serve immediately.

CORN SPOON BREAD FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Spoon cornmeal into heavy-bottomed pan and gradually add 1 cup milk, mixing to blend completely.
• Add remaining 1 cup milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, salt, red pepper flakes, and corn.
• Season to taste with pepper and stir in eggs.
• Cook over low heat until thick, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon into buttered 1-quart glass baking dish and bake at 350°F until firm, raised and lightly browned, about 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately, as spoon bread will deflate. Makes 2 entree servings.

MOIST CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs. Beat in the milk, butter, salt, cayenne and pepper until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If desired, top with additional pepper and green onions.

CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Beat in the eggs, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper until blended. Stir in corn and cream-style corn. Stir in cornbread mix just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until center is almost set, 3-4 hours.

CHEDDAR SWEET CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to approximately 375°F and have ready a casserole dish, approximately 8x10 inches, lightly buttered.
• In a clean saucepan, melt the butter and lightly sauté the finely diced onions. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt.
• Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cornmeal and work briskly with a wooden spoon to prevent any lumps. Cook the cornmeal for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring gently over low heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Next add the cheese, the egg yolks and the corn and stir well so that everything is thoroughly mixed.
• Whisk the egg whites so as they are at a soft peak stage and then incorporate 1/3 at a time to a corn mixture.
• Pour everything into the casserole and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
• Chef Michael Bonacini.