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Southern Clouds: The Creamiest Spoonbread You’ve Never Tasted
A cross between cornbread and soufflé, this pillowy Southern spoonbread melts in your mouth and carries centuries of flavor and heritage in every spoonful
Not quite bread, not quite pudding — spoonbread is one of the South’s best-kept secrets. Originating in Virginia and believed to have Native American roots, this dish was traditionally known as “Indian pudding.” What makes it so special is its creamy, soufflé-like texture and gentle corn flavor, served straight from the dish with — you guessed it — a spoon.
Unlike its firmer cornbread cousin, spoonbread is light, airy, and indulgent. It’s the comfort food you didn’t know you were missing. This recipe adds some non-traditional ingredients for an even creamier custard style spoonbread.
Fun Fact: In the 1800s, spoonbread was considered a delicacy in Southern boarding houses and plantation kitchens, often served to distinguished guests and at Sunday suppers.
Servings & Prep Time
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
