**Discover the Southern Delight: Sweet Potato Spoon Bread and Its Variations**
Indulge in the Southern culinary treasure, sweet potato spoon bread, a delectable fusion of sweet potatoes, cornmeal, and savory spices. This classic dish, often served as a side or main course, boasts a tender, fluffy texture and a golden-brown crust. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the origins of this beloved dish and present a collection of enticing recipes that showcase its versatility. From the traditional sweet potato spoon bread to unique variations like bacon-infused and savory-spiced versions, our comprehensive guide will tantalize your taste buds and provide endless inspiration for your kitchen adventures. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful exploration of sweet potato spoon bread and its irresistible variations.
SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD
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
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.
SWEET POTATO-GINGER SPOON BREAD
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
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 SPOON BREAD
Prep time is just 5 minutes, then this sweet potato and rice spoon bread with cheese, green chilies, and cornmeal is baked for 45 minutes.
Provided by Bruce's Yams
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Bruce's® Yams
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a 3-1/2 quart casserole dish; set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cooked rice, eggs, buttermilk, cornmeal, baking soda, cheese and green chilies.
- Slightly smash sweet potatoes and add to rice mixture, stirring well to combine. Transfer to prepared dish and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 540.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD
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
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 SPOON BREAD
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a 2-quart souffle or casserole dish with about 1 tablespoon of the butter; set aside. 2. Wrap potatoes in foil. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until soft to the touch. Remove from oven; discard foil. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard peels. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. 3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan, bring milk, thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to a low boil over medium heat. In a slow, steady stream, whisk cornmeal into milk mixture. Cook, whisking constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture is thick and pulls away from bottom of pan. (this didn't take me that long,maybe 3 minutes) Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add potatoes, egg yolks, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and baking powder to cornmeal mixture; stir to thoroughly combine. 4. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Leaving obvious swirls of egg white, gently fold egg whites into the potato-cornmeal mixture. 5. Spoon batter into prepared dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Edges will be firm and the center a bit soft. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD
Another twist on sweet potatoes, who doesn't like sweet potatoes? My other recipe "Rosie's Sweet Potatoes" is very good and I am hoping you like this one as well.
Provided by Jean Romero
Categories Potatoes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400*F. Generously grease 2-quart souffle' or casserole with 1 tbsp. butter.
- 2. Wrap potatoes in foil. Bake 45 to 55 minutes until soft to touch. Remove from oven. Discard foil; cool. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard peels. In large bowl mash potatoes.
- 3. Reduce oven to 350*F. In large saucepan, bring milk, thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper to low boil over medium heat. In slow steady stream, whisk cornmeal into milk mixture. Cook, whisking cornmeal, 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture is thick and pulls away from bottom of pan. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Add potatoes, egg yolks, remaining 3 tbsp. butter and baking powder to milk mixture; stir to thoroughly mix.
- 4. In large mixing bowl beat egg whites with electric mixture until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into the potato mixture.
- 5. Spoon batter into prepared dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165*F. Edges will be firm, and center a little soft. Remove from oven, Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and smooth, without any blemishes or bruises.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
- Use a spoon or a fork to scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes, leaving the skin behind.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake the sweet potato spoon bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until it is set.
- Serve the sweet potato spoon bread warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato spoon bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or dessert. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and savory flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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