NEW MEXICAN SPOON BREAD

New Mexican Spoon Bread is one of the most deliciously moist cornbreads you'll ever have. It's made with Hatch Green Chile (which is a staple in New Mexican homes) and cheddar cheese. And we call it "spoon bread" because it's so moist, you'll literally want to eat it with a spoon! This is one of my absolute favorite family recipes and it's easy to make, too. Read on for the recipe.
Active Time40 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: New Mexican
Keyword: Bread recipe, moist corn breads, New Mexican Recipes, New Mexican Spoon Bread, Spoon Bread
Calories: 1410kcal
Author: Marcy Inspired

Materials

  • 1 Can creamed corn
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Melted butter or shortening
  • 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Hatch green chile 
  • 1 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Mix all the moist ingredients together in a large bowl, in the order given.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
  • Pour dry ingredients into moist ingredients and mix well to form the batter. 
  • Grease the baking dish and pour just enough of this batter to form a layer across the bottom of the dish. 
  • Place chile on top, forming a layer across the batter.
  • Layer 1 cup of cheese on top of the chile, reserving half a cup of cheese for later.
  • Spoon in remaining batter, covering all the chile and cheese. 
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden. 
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting, and serve while still warm.

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Notes

You’ll also need an 11 x 7-inch baking pan or a 9 x 9 square one.
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