Chestnut Spoon Bread with Fontina Cheese

Chestnut spoon bread is a traditional Southern dish that originated in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is often served as a side dish with hearty meals.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chestnut Spoon Bread with Fontina Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bread, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Chestnut flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Fontina cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the chestnut flour, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated fontina cheese.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.