Kentucky Spoonbread

Serves 2

Spoonbread is a classic Kentucky comfort dish between cornbread and a soufflé. The name comes from its tender texture that eats with a spoon instead of slices like cornbread.

Made with cornmeal, milk, eggs, and butter, spoonbread bakes up light and airy, with a mild corn flavor and a rich, creamy interior. It’s often served as a side dish at family gatherings, holiday meals, and Kentucky-style dinners, pairing beautifully with barbecue, fried chicken, or roasted meats.

It’s simple, cozy, and deeply nostalgic—the kind of dish that tastes like home.