Spoonbread 

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder and pepper.

Step 3

To another medium bowl, add the melted butter, corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream, eggs and vanilla, and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in crawfish and chives, if using. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly to the edges of the pan.

Step 6

Bake until set and lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle to test. If it comes out clean, pull it out of the oven. If not, bake the spoonbread for another 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with extra chives, if desired, and serve the spoonbread hot, with butter.