Southern Spoon Bread

 

Ingredients

 

Makes  6 servings

• 4 eggs, separated

• 3 cups milk

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese ( optional)

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart round casserole with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Beat egg yolks in small bowl; set aside.

2. Heat milk almost to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually beat in cornmeal using wire whisk. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Whisk in butter, salt and pepper. Beat about 1/4 cup cornmeal mixture into egg yolks. Beat egg yolk mixture into remaining cornmeal mixture; set aside.

4. Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir baking powder into cornmeal mixture. Stir about 1/4 cup egg whites into cornmeal mixture.

5. Gradually fold in remaining egg whites. Pour into prepared casserole; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Serve immediately.