Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is set but still soft. Serve warm with a spoon.
Notes
Optional cheese topping: Bake 30 minutes, sprinkle 8 ounces shredded Swiss or cheddar over the top, and bake about 10 minutes more until melted. Traditional spoon bread is made without cheese.
Always use butter, not margarine, for the richest flavor.
Small can of whole kernel corn can be swapped for 1/2 cup fresh sweet corn.