Spoonbread with Gravy
Spoonbread with Gravy is a classic Southern American comfort food, consisting of a soft, custard-like cornmeal pudding (spoonbread) typically served with a savory meat-based gravy. The dish is known for its rich, creamy texture and is often enjoyed as a side dish or a hearty main course.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the cornmeal and fat from the gravy and any added butter or cream. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and some protein, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 500 calories depending on portion size and gravy richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Spoonbread is a traditional Appalachian and Southern U.S. dish, often associated with colonial-era cooking and valued for its simple, hearty ingredients. Nutritionally, the cornmeal offers whole-grain benefits, while the gravy adds savory depth and additional calories.
