Sweet Potato Spoonbread for Practice Thanksgiving

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

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Gather around this Thanksgiving and embrace the warmth and comfort of our delectable Sweet Potato Spoonbread. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone wishing to add a touch of creativity to their holiday spread, this dish transforms humble sweet potatoes into a delightful side that will leave your guests raving. With its rich, creamy texture and a hint of warmth from spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper, this spoonbread captures the essence of the season in every bite.

Imagine sinking your spoon into a fluffy, golden creation that is both sweet and savory, perfectly complementing your traditional Thanksgiving fare. The addition of honey and brown sugar brings a lovely sweetness, while the nutmeg adds a fragrant note that dances on your palate. It's a fantastic way to showcase the rich flavors of sweet potatoes, providing not just a side dish, but a centerpiece that sparks conversation and joy around the table.

Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare in just an hour, this spoonbread is a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving menu that everyone, young and old, will enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our Sweet Potato Spoonbread is sure to create unforgettable memories and delicious moments that will last far beyond the holiday. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful treat!

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.Like this:Like Loading...

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%
Source:SippitySup