Mexican Spoon Bread

Experience the comforting flavors of the Southwest with this irresistible Mexican Spoon Bread! Combining a luscious blend of cream-style corn, mildly spicy green chiles, and sharp cheddar cheese, this dish offers a moist, scoopable texture bursting with savory goodness. Perfectly spiced and oven-baked to golden perfection, this recipe brings together simple pantry staples like cornmeal, buttermilk, and melted butter for a rich and tender base. Ready in just under an hour, it’s an ideal side for your favorite Tex-Mex meals or a delightful standalone dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve warm for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 quarters cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup canned cream-style corn
• 4 ounces canned diced green chiles (drained)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similarly sized casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and beaten eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 5

Fold in the cream-style corn, green chiles, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the spoon bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The texture will be soft and scoopable.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1883.8 grams (1883.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4301

Total Fat 136.90g	176%
Saturated Fat 70.70g	354%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 676mg	225%
Sodium 6867mg	299%
Total Carbohydrate 676.50g	246%
Dietary Fiber 51.90g	185%
Total Sugars 69.80g
Protein 116.90g	234%

Vitamin D 334IU	1669%
Calcium 1487mg	114%
Iron 25mg	139%
Potassium 2209mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 61.4%