Watts Grocery Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Watts Grocery Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 tablespoons plain white cornmeal; 1 1/4 cups plain white cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons plain white cornmeal
1 1/4 cups plain white cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Grease a 2 1/2-qt. souffle dish with 1 Tbsp. butter. Dust with 2 Tbsp. cornmeal. (Tap dish lightly to remove excess cornmeal.)
2
Combine 1 1/4 cups cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
3
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, and whisk into cornmeal mixture, whisking until smooth. Add 2 Tbsp. butter, whisking until butter is melted. Cool 5 minutes.
4
Whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients; whisk into cornmeal mixture. Pour cornmeal mixture into prepared baking dish.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and center is almost set. Serve immediately.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 tablespoon butter, softened, 2 tablespoons plain white cornmeal, 1 1/4 cups plain white cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Watts Grocery 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.

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Watts Grocery Spoon Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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