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    Home » Recipes » Breads & Biscuits » Spoon Bread Muffins

    Spoon Bread Muffins

    Published: Nov 5, 2014 · Modified: Sep 30, 2020 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Spoon Bread Muffins in a basket.

    Spoon Bread Muffins are lighter than cornbread but sturdier than a biscuit.  Made with white cornmeal and buttermilk, they are a great with soup or chili.

    A basket of spoon bread muffins with two on a rack
    Spoon Bread Muffins

    I’ve loved spoon bread from the first time I tried it at Shaker Town  in Harrodsburg, Kentucky when I was a kid.  If you aren’t from the South, you may not have tried this. It’s pretty easy to make but takes a little time so I generally save it for special occasions. It’s kind of like a cross between grits and cornbread.

    Spoon Bread Muffins with a linen napkin in a basket
    Spoon Bread Muffins

    You can reproduce the creamy taste, but in muffin form, in just a couple of minutes and don’t have to stand over the stove stirring boiling cornmeal. These are much lighter than cornbread and would be perfect with a hearty soup or bowl of chili, but because they are lighter than cornbread, they are also nice with fish or chicken. They’re so quick, you can put together a batch before your oven pre-heats.

    What to make with Spoon Bread Muffins

    • Chicken and grapes
    • Chicken chili
    • BBQ shredded chicken 
    • Steak with mushroom marsala sauce

    If you make Spoon Bread Muffins, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! I would love to see your creation.

    Spoon Bread Muffins in a basket

    Spoon Bread Muffins

    Author: Barbara Curry
    Spoon Bread Muffins are lighter than cornbread but sturdier than a biscuit.  Made with white cornmeal and buttermilk, they are a great with soup or chili.
    5 from 2 votes
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    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups finely ground white cornmeal
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs slightly beaten
    • 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
    • ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425º. Grease 12 cup muffin pan with butter or cooking spray.
    • Combine cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and buttermilk into dry ingredients, stirring vigorously until smooth. Stir in cheese and chives. Pour into muffin tins, fill almost to the top. The batter will be runny.
    • Bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Aunt Kathy says

      December 08, 2014 at 3:37 am

      These are wonderful. I haven’t made spoon bread in a long time, just too much work. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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      • admin says

        December 09, 2014 at 10:23 am

        I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes. Send me any favorites to try. I’m sure you have some great ones.

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    2. Joy says

      October 24, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      do i need to use white finely ground corn meal? would like to my yellow stone grnd., also need to make them in mini muffins for a benefit. can you help with my ???? i need pretty soon. thank-you very good recipes on your site!!! loving them. Joy Bandy

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      • Barbara Curry says

        October 24, 2019 at 8:58 pm

        Joy, yes, you can make them mini, you will need to reduce the time to probably about 10 minutes, but I would check them at 8. The stone ground corn meal will change the texture a bit but will work. Good luck!

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