Butternut Squash Spoon Bread

Warm, comforting, and packed with fall flavor, Butternut Squash Spoon Bread is a luscious twist on the classic Southern dish. Combining the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the golden warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, this airy, custard-like bread pairs perfectly with savory meals or stands alone as a vegetarian delight. Made with simple pantry staples like cornmeal, honey, and vanilla, and baked to golden perfection, this dish is a balance of sweet, earthy, and buttery goodness. Whether served as a seasonal side for holiday gatherings or a cozy accompaniment to dinner, this spoon bread offers a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Ready in just over an hour and best served warm, it’s the perfect way to highlight fall’s favorite squash.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (pureed) Butternut squash
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil or butter and set aside.

Step 2

To prepare the butternut squash puree, peel and cube 1 medium butternut squash, roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, then blend until smooth. Measure out 2 cups of puree.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and well-blended.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold the butternut squash puree into the batter until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the spoon bread is golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 9

Allow the spoon bread to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2060.3

Total Fat 93.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 725.9mg	0%
Sodium 3644.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 284.0IU	0%
Calcium 735.6mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2245.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 50.4%