Southern Spoonbread Casserole
Southern Spoonbread Casserole is a rich, custard-like cornbread dish from the American South, traditionally made with cornmeal, eggs, milk or buttermilk, and butter. It's often baked in a casserole dish and has a soft, spoonable texture, distinct from firmer cornbread. It's a classic comfort food, frequently served alongside savory meals like fried chicken or barbecue.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from cornmeal and often contains significant fat from butter and dairy. It provides key nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, spoonbread is a cherished staple of Southern U.S. cuisine, with roots in Native American and colonial cooking. Nutritionally, it's a good source of energy-dense carbs and, when made with whole cornmeal, can offer beneficial fiber.
