Nestle's Mexican Spoon Bread

Elevate your dinner table with the comforting flavors of Nestle's Mexican Spoon Bread, a luscious twist on a classic Southern favorite. This creamy, cheesy side dish is the perfect balance of savory and spicy, featuring a rich blend of cornmeal, sweet whole kernel corn, and tangy pickled jalapeños. Made irresistibly smooth with Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk and loaded with shredded cheddar cheese, this spoon bread bakes to golden perfection with a tender, custard-like texture. Ideal as a side for chili, roasted meats, or even served as a standalone dish, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in under an hour. Garnish with fresh cilantro or extra jalapeños for a vibrant, flavorful finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons BUTTER
• 1 cup ONION, finely chopped
• 1 cup CORNMEAL
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) EVAPORATED MILK (such as Nestlé Carnation)
• 1 cup WATER
• 1 teaspoon SALT
• 1 tablespoon SUGAR
• 1 cup WHOLE KERNEL CORN, drained
• 2 tablespoons PICKLED JALAPEÑOS, finely chopped
• 2 units LARGE EGGS, beaten
• 1 cup SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, whisk together the cornmeal, evaporated milk, water, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the sautéed onions, corn, jalapeños, and shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before whisking in the beaten eggs. Ensure the mixture is not too hot to avoid scrambling the eggs.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the spoon bread is set and golden brown on top.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm. Optional: garnish with additional shredded cheese, chopped jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1527.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2345.2

Total Fat 103.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 678.9mg	0%
Sodium 4535.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 68.3g
Protein 87.9g	0%

Vitamin D 84.5IU	0%
Calcium 1782.9mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 2384.3mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 46.5%