Denver Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Denver Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup onion, chopped; ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped; ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped; 2 ½ cups milk; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 eggs, separated

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
3
Sprinkle bottom and side of dish evenly with Parmesan cheese.
4
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium heavy saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add onion and bell peppers.
6
Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender stirring occasionally.
7
Transfer mixture to small bowl and set aside.
8
Combine milk, cornmeal, and salt in same saucepan.
9
Bring to a boil over high heat.
10
Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted, then stir in onion mixture.
13
Beat egg whites in clean large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until stiff but not dry; set aside.
14
Beat egg yolks in separate large bowl.
15
Stir into cornmeal mixture.
16
Stir 1/3 of egg whites into cornmeal mixture.
17
Fold remaining egg whites into cornmeal mixture until well blended.
18
Pour into souffle dish.
19
Bake about 50 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
20
Serve immediately.

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, ½ cup onion, chopped, ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Denver Spoon Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Denver Spoon Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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