Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread Recipe | Epicurious

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Cheesy corn spoon bread in a castiron skillet.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Serve this creamy and garlicky spoon bread hot out of the oven for a cozy cold-weather side.

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