Easy Vegan Spoon Bread

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Easy Vegan Spoon Bread

This creamy, custardy cousin of cornbread is soft enough to eat with a spoon. Perfect for Thanksgiving, alongside chili, or any cozy comfort meal. Just one bowl, simple pantry ingredients, and you have made the side dish that always gets rave reviews.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Meal Type: Dessert, Sides
Keyword: bread, corn, side dish, thanksgiving
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Seasonal (Cold Weather), Soy-Free
Tool: Oven
Ingredient: Corn
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 cup(s) cornmeal (medium grind)
  • ¾ cup(s) all-purpose flour (for gluten-free see notes)
  • ½ cup(s) white sugar (reduce to ¼ cup/50 g for a less sweet version)
  • 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder (yes tablespoon)
  • ½ teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) plant-based milk (such as oat or soy)
  • ½ cup(s) vegan butter melted
  • 1/2 cup(s) plain vegan yogurt or sour cream
  • ¾ cup(s) corn kernels fresh or frozen (optional)
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Instructions
  • Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish, an 8x8-inch square dish, or an 11x7-inch rectangular dish.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add wet ingredients: Pour in the plant-based milk, melted vegan butter, and vegan yogurt/sour cream. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix. The batter will be quite thin. If using corn kernels, stir them in now.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
  • Serve: Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm by the spoonful.
Notes
Sweetness: ½ cup sugar will give you a sweeter, classic spoon bread flavor. For a more savory side, reduce sugar to ¼ cup.
Gluten-Free: Swap the flour for a gluten-free 1:1 blend. A blend containing xanthan gum (like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour) will give the best texture, but the recipe will still work without it, it will just be slightly more delicate.
Dish Size: A 2-quart oval, 8x8-inch square, or 11x7-inch rectangular dish all work. Thicker bakes (8x8) may need the full 40 minutes, thinner bakes (11x7) may be done a few minutes earlier.
Make-Ahead: Delicious served at room temperature, or you can rewarm it. To rewarm, cover with foil and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 minutes, just until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 8 servings) | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
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