Xanthan Gum Free Classic Spoon Bread

Spoon bread sits somewhere between a soufflé and a cornbread pudding — impossibly soft in the center, golden on top, and best eaten straight from the baking dish with a big spoon. It's pure Southern comfort, and the fact that it comes together with nothing more than cornmeal, milk, eggs, butter, and a pinch of baking powder makes it a naturally clean recipe. No gums, no stabilizers, no specialty flours — just honest pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The lift here comes entirely from carefully beaten egg whites folded into the warm cornmeal base, which gives the finished dish that signature airy, custard-like texture without any additives. Stone-ground white cornmeal brings a subtle nuttiness and a little rustic texture that makes every scoop feel substantial. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but rewards you with a surprisingly straightforward process once you get the hang of folding those whites in gently. Serve it alongside roasted meats, braised greens, or honestly just a pat of extra butter — it disappears fast either way.

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