Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion KitchenSweet Corn Spoonbread Recipe

Sweet Corn Spoonbread Recipe

Inspired by Union Kitchen
Time45m
Serves6

baked in a cast iron skillet with sorghum & chile butter allow 15 minutes

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Ingredients

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Spoonbread Ingredients

Sorghum & Chile Butter Ingredients

Method

Spoonbread Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine sweet corn kernels, cornmeal, milk, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir into the corn mixture.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the spoonbread mixture into the skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Sorghum & Chile Butter Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Butter

    In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of sorghum syrup, and 1 tablespoon of diced fresh chiles. Mix until well incorporated.

  2. 6

    Season

    Add salt to the sorghum and chile butter to taste. Mix again and set aside until ready to serve.

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