Best 9 Sweet Potato Ginger Spoon Bread Recipes

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**Sweet Potato Ginger Spoon Bread: A Soul-Satisfying Southern Delicacy**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, spoon bread holds a special place, a symbol of comfort, warmth, and culinary heritage. This unique bread, with its tender, moist crumb and slightly sweet flavor, has been a staple at gatherings and family meals for generations. Our collection of sweet potato ginger spoon bread recipes takes this classic dish to new heights, infusing it with the vibrant flavors of sweet potato and ginger. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. From classic spoon bread to variations featuring cornmeal, savory additions like bacon and cheese, and even a gluten-free option, these recipes offer something for every palate and dietary preference. Prepare to indulge in a soul-satisfying experience that will transport you to the heart of Southern hospitality.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD



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Martha first tasted this delicious sweet-potato spoon bread at The Elms, a restaurant and tavern owned by Brendan and Cris Walsh in Ridgefield, Connecticut.This recipe, part of Martha's Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu 2007, was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, November 1997.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup honey
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until soft when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool. Peel, and discard skins.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornmeal, milk, butter, brown sugar, spices, salt, and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Working in batches if necessary, place cornmeal mixture, sweet potatoes, flour, honey, eggs, and cream in a food processor. Process until smooth; pour into dish. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve.

OLD FASHIONED SPOON BREAD



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As a child growing up with a southern born mixed heritage grandmother we had the pleasure of experiencing all of her wonderful soulful recipes. From Sweet Potatoe Biscuits to Sweet Potato Pone. To Corn pudding to turnip greens with turnips. Soooo many love filled dishes all passed down through the generations. One of my...

Provided by Kadijah James

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c cornmeal (stone ground or water mill)
1 tsp salt
1 c boiling water
3 Tbsp melted butter
2 large eggs
1 c milk ( i prefer canned milk but fresh milk is good too)
2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350° and gather your ingredients.
  • 2. Grease an 8-inch baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole or a small cast iron pan.
  • 3. Mix cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl ( add the baking powder until step 7).
  • 4. Gradually add the boiling water while whisking out the lumps. Add the melted butter and stir to blended. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Whisk the milk into the cornmeal mix
  • 6. In a small bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
  • 7. Whisk the beaten eggs into the cornmeal mixture along with baking powder. Blend well with a whisk or electric mixer. (Preferably a whisk as you dont want to over work the batter)
  • 8. Turn the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • 9. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.
  • 10. Once out of the oven top with butter and honey while hot. Serve hot with lots of butter. Enjoy!!!!

SWEET POTATO-GINGER SPOON BREAD



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We upped the health potential of this Southern delicacy by adding beta-carotene-rich sweet potatoes, iron-packed molasses, and ginger, which helps quell inflammation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Butter, for baking dish
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, plus more for pan
2 small sweet potatoes (12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk (1%)
2 large eggs, separated, plus 2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and dust with cornmeal. Steam sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and mash until very smooth; let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in cornmeal in a thin stream. Cook, whisking constantly until just thickened, 1 to 3 minutes; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, stir together mashed potatoes, cornmeal mixture, egg yolks, sugar, molasses, ginger, and salt. Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir in half of egg whites into cornmeal mixture. Very gently fold in remaining egg whites.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish, place on a baking sheet and bake until puffed and set, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 g, Cholesterol 55 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 192 g

SWEET POTATO GINGER SPOON BREAD



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from "jules food" - http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-potato-spoon-bread.html - recipe may be halved and baked in a 9x5 pan.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 8x8 pan, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cornmeal
12 ounces sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
2 large eggs, separated
2 extra large egg whites
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bake sweet potato until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, then remove skin and mash well.
  • Bring milk to a simmer on the stove. Whisk in cornmeal and continue whisking as cornmeal cooks, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together mashed sweet potatoes, cornmeal mixture, egg yolks, ginger, salt, and maple syrup.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until very stiff peaks form. Stir (do not just fold) half of the egg whites into the potato mixture. GENTLY fold the remaining egg whites into the mixture.
  • Spread mixture into prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 494.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 7.1

GINGERED SWEET POTATOES



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Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California coats the sweet potato wedges with a ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar sauce that's both sweet and spicy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper. Add the sweet potato wedges; toss to coat. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND HONEY



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Fresh ginger, cardamom, and sweet potatoes will fill your house with a fall fragrance as well as call your family to the table.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup honey
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, honey, ginger, walnut oil, cardamom, and pepper. Transfer to a large cast iron frying pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir the potatoes to expose the pieces from the bottom of the pan. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD



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This is an old favorite that I've started making again. Once you get past baking the sweet potatoes (you can also do this in the microwave to save time), it's very easy. One of my favorite comfort foods!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup honey
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bake sweet potatoes until soft when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Peel, and discard skins.
  • Reduce the heat to 350.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornmeal, milk, butter, brown sugar, spices, salt, and 1 cup water.
  • Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Butter a two-quart baking dish.
  • Place cornmeal mixture, sweet potatoes, flour, honey, eggs, and cream in a food processor.
  • Process until smooth, then pour into the dish.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

SWEET POTATO & GINGER SOUP



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This is a recreation of a soup I was served at a wonderful restaurant in downtown Greensboro, NC. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes combined with the fragrant ginger, earthy cumin, and spicy cayenne give this soup a deep flavor with multiple levels of warmth. If an immersion blender is not available, soup maybe be blended in a regular blender in small batches.

Provided by Jim Grant

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 quart vegetable broth
2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 slices nickel-sized slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until garlic begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, ginger, cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove stock pot from heat and blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and ground black pepper as necessary. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 336.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SWEET-POTATO AND GINGER SALAD



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Sweet potatoes are wonderful in salads, especially when tossed with a ginger-and-scallion dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a nonstick rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast until fork-tender, about 35 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, oil, ginger, and mustard.
  • Add scallions and potatoes; toss to coat with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choosing Sweet Potatoes: Opt for firm and smooth sweet potatoes with a deep orange color for the best flavor and texture.
  • Preparing the Sweet Potatoes: To get the smoothest result, boil or steam the sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them while still warm.
  • Measuring Flour: For accurate measurements, use a kitchen scale to weigh the flour instead of using measuring cups.
  • Mixing the Batter: Make sure to whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly before adding the wet ingredients. This helps prevent lumps.
  • Baking the Spoon Bread: To achieve a golden brown crust, place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake it for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato ginger spoon bread is a delectable and versatile dish that offers a unique combination of flavors and textures. With its moist and tender crumb, this Southern classic is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. Whether you prefer it plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings, this recipe provides a flexible base for customization. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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