Sweet Potato Spoon Bread

Sweet Potato Spoon Bread is a savory dish that's a cross between cornbread and pudding, with a light and fluffy texture that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 40

Course: bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet potato spoon bread

Servings: servings

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

4 TBSP butter melted (½ a stick)
2 sweet potatoes about 1 lb total
2½ cups milk
1 TBSP light brown sugar
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 cup ground cornmeal white or yellow
2 tsp baking powder
4 eggs yolks separated from whites

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously grease a 2-quart casserole dish or cast iron pan with about 1 TBSP of butter; set aside.
Potato prep: Cut ends from potatoes and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until soft to the touch. Remove from oven; discard foil. When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes open and transfer the flesh to a separate bowl, discarding the peels. Proceed to mash the sweet potato.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
Batter: In a large saucepan bring milk, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to a low boil over medium heat. In a slow, steady stream, whisk cornmeal into milk mixture. Cook, whisking constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture is thick and pulls away from bottom of pan. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Add potatoes, egg yolks, remaining 3 TBSP of butter, and baking powder to cornmeal mixture; stir thoroughly to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Leaving obvious swirls of egg white, gently fold egg whites into the potato cornmeal mixture. Spoon batter into prepared dish.
Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 until internal temp reaches 165°. Edges will be firm and the center a bit soft. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve the bread warm, slice or spoon for single servings and enjoy!

Notes

Sweet potato spoon bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, place the spoon bread in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

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