Best 8 Broccoli Spoon Bread Recipes

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Discover the delectable Broccoli Spoon Bread, a delightful culinary creation that combines flavors, textures, and nutritional value. This savory dish features tender broccoli florets enveloped in a fluffy cornbread-like batter, resulting in a moist and flavorful masterpiece. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese enhances its richness and adds a delightful cheesy pull. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect companion to your favorite main courses or as a standalone meal.

Alongside the main recipe, this article offers variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and tastes. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Broccoli Spoon Bread eliminates the bacon, while the Vegan Broccoli Spoon Bread takes it a step further by using plant-based milk and butter alternatives. If you're looking for a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Broccoli Spoon Bread provides a delicious solution. And for those who enjoy a touch of heat, the Spicy Broccoli Spoon Bread incorporates diced jalapeños for a subtle kick.

Whether you're hosting a brunch, potluck, or simply seeking a comforting meal, the Broccoli Spoon Bread and its variations are sure to impress. Its versatility allows it to be served as a savory breakfast dish, a hearty side, or even as a main course. Its ease of preparation makes it a convenient option for busy weeknights or special occasions. So, embark on a culinary journey and experience the delightful flavors of Broccoli Spoon Bread in all its variations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VIRGINIA SPOON BREAD



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This born-and-raised Virginia gal couldn't resist sharing a classic, easy side dish recipe for old fashioned Virginia Spoon Bread!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup boiling water*
1 cup cornmeal
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
Optional, for serving: extra butter and honey!

Steps:

  • Place a medium baking dish (about 8 inches square) in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. The dish will warm up while the oven heats.
  • Meanwhile, stir cornmeal into boiling water. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add salt. Dissolve baking powder in 3 tablespoons of milk. Add the baking powder mixture to the remaining 1 cup of milk. Add milk and baking powder mixture to the cornmeal.
  • Butter the hot baking dish. Transfer mixture to the buttered dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Serve spoon bread warm from the oven!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the recipe, Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

BROCCOLI SPOON BREAD



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Cheddar cheese, broccoli, garlic and basil flavor this savory baked custard. Serve it alongside your favorite meat entrée for a unique side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/2 cup creamy rice hot cereal, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 tsp. baking powder
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in cereal; cook and stir on medium heat 30 sec. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 to 40 min. or until center is set and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

SPOON BREAD



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This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years. My great-grandmother first made it in her one-room log cabin over an open fire! This recipe is still a family favorite as a side dish with pork and fresh vegetables. Add 1/2 cup of sugar or honey to turn it into a wonderful, old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, separated

Steps:

  • Scald milk (do not boil); stir in the butter, cornmeal and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens. Set aside to cool until lukewarm. , Add beaten egg yolks; mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; mix gently but thoroughly. Pour into greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BROCCOLI SPOON BREAD



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This is one of the best recipes from my friend Bonnie from Canada, but she now lives in Michigan. She calls it her spoon bread- so that's what I call it! It's very creamy and has the best herbed flavor and oh so good!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c milk
1/2 c cream of rice hot cereal,uncooked
10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs,slightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp dried basil leaves
2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Bring milk just to a boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually add cereal, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

BROCCOLI BREAD



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This is a hearty, savory bread with a thick, crispy crust and a wonderfully soft texture inside. I invented it while searching for new ways to use broccoli stems. Tastes great!

Provided by Lynx

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 cups broccoli stems, grated
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  • Mix yogurt, eggs, butter, and sugar together in a small bowl until blended. Pour over flour mixture and stir until moistened. Fold in cottage cheese, grated broccoli stems, and Cheddar cheese. Stir well; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 1 hour. Cover with aluminum foil. Continue baking until a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 45 minutes more. Let sit for 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack or plate; continue to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 631.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BROCCOLI CORNBREAD WITH CHEESE



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This moist bread with a sweet corn flavor can be served as a side dish with any meaty entree. Adding Cheddar cheese helps seal the deal to convert the picky broccoli hater.

Provided by Susie P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cottage cheese
¾ cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat cottage cheese, butter, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir corn bread mixes into butter mixture until just moistened. Fold in broccoli, onion, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 913.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BROCCOLI SPOON BREAD



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I've had this recipe for quite awhile- don't remember where I got it- I think it was at a family potluck or something like that- All I know is- there wasn't any left by the time I went back for seconds! lol

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c milk
1/2 c cream of rice hot cereal, uncooked
10 oz pkg. thawed chopped broccoli
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp dried basil leaves
2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Bring milk just to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually add cereal, stirring constantly, to avoid lumps-( this is very similar to cream of wheat- which you could use if you wish). Cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover with lid or wax paper and let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased or sprayed 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • 2. Note: other thawed vegetables may be used instead- like cut green beans, mixed vegetables or cauliflower.

SMART-CHOICE BROCCOLI SPOON BREAD CASSEROLE



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Looking for a quick casserole dish they're sure to enjoy? Combine broccoli, creamy rice hot cereal, cheddar cheese and basil for a hearty, tasty side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup creamy rice hot cereal, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup cholesterol-free egg product
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 tsp. baking powder
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in cereal; cook and stir on medium heat 30 sec. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 to 40 min. or until center is set and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet.
  • To prevent the spoon bread from sticking, grease the skillet generously with butter or cooking spray.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense spoon bread.
  • Bake the spoon bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly spoon bread.
  • Serve the spoon bread immediately. It is best enjoyed warm out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Broccoli spoon bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even breakfast. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it cheesy, savory, or with a hint of sweetness, there is a broccoli spoon bread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying dish, give broccoli spoon bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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