Savory Southwest Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Savory Southwest Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. shredded smoked chicken; 1 (4 oz.) can diced chiles; 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar; 4 c. low-fat milk; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal; 6 large eggs; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; cilantro Chinese parsley; salsa

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. shredded smoked chicken
1 (4 oz.) can diced chiles
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
4 c. low-fat milk
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
6 large eggs
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
cilantro Chinese parsley
salsa

1
In a 4 to 6-quart pan, pour milk, butter, sugar and salt. Heat mixture over medium heat until steaming.
2
Add corn meal while stirring constantly.
3
Cook until thick, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and let stand.
5
Separate eggs.
6
Beat into corn meal 6 egg yolks.
7
Let stand while next step is prepared.
8
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff.
9
Blend 1 cup egg whites with corn meal mixture.
10
Add chicken, chiles and remaining egg whites.
11
Fold together.
12
Pour into buttered 3-quart casserole. Cover with cheese.
13
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.
14
Serve immediately with salsa.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. shredded smoked chicken, 1 (4 oz.) can diced chiles, 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar, 4 c. low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Savory Southwest Spoon Bread falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Savory Southwest Spoon Bread

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