Sweet Potato Spoonbread

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Sweet Potato Spoonbread
60 min.
12
224kcal

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Welcome to a delightful taste of comfort: Sweet Potato Spoonbread! This vegetarian dish is a perfect blend of southern charm and wholesome ingredients, making it a fantastic addition to your next family gathering or dinner party. If you've ever wanted to treat your guests to a side dish that is both unique and familiar all at once, then look no further!

Sweet potatoes are not only known for their vibrant orange color and natural sweetness but also for their rich nutritional profile. This spoonbread elevates them to new heights, combining their creaminess with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an irresistible flavor that's sure to please any palate. A hint of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of kick, while the option of adding brown sugar can satisfy those with a sweet tooth.

Simple to prepare and ready to serve in just an hour, this spoonbread is baked to a perfect golden brown, offering a soft, custard-like texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds)! Pair it with roasted vegetables, or serve it alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal. The delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone excited to dig in. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously comforting dish!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
  • pound sweet potatoes 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted plus more for loaf pan)
  • cup water 
  • 0.3 cup corn meal yellow

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bake sweet potatoes until soft when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl to cool completely.Meanwhile, reduce heat to 325 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornmeal, milk, butter, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and water. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Let cool.Butter a 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan. Set aside. Working in batches if necessary, place cornmeal mixture, sweet potatoes, flour, honey, eggs, and cream in a food processor. Process until smooth; pour into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake until spoonbread is set and begins to pull away from sides of pan, about 50 minutes.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein7%
Fat42.02%
Carbs50.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.23
Glycemic Load
14.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.856086948644%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.15kcal
11.21%
Fat:10.65g
16.39%
Saturated Fat:6.58g
41.13%
Carbohydrates:29.08g
9.69%
Net Carbohydrates:26.25g
9.54%
Sugar:10.59g
11.77%
Cholesterol:32.31mg
10.77%
Sodium:258.39mg
11.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.99g
7.99%
Vitamin A:11158.78IU
223.18%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.44%
Fiber:2.83g
11.32%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.73%
Phosphorus:102.24mg
10.22%
Potassium:357.56mg
10.22%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.05%
Calcium:91.68mg
9.17%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.13%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.58%
Magnesium:30.56mg
7.64%
Copper:0.14mg
6.95%
Selenium:3.87µg
5.53%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.33%
Folate:20µg
5%
Iron:0.87mg
4.84%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.4%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.25%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.23%
Vitamin C:1.99mg
2.41%
Vitamin K:2.39µg
2.27%
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