Cornmeal Spoon Bread

Name: Cornmeal Spoon Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 4 large eggs, separated

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
²⁄₃ cup yellow cornmeal
4 large eggs, separated

directions

Preheat oven to 375°; butter a 2-quart casserole.
Combine the milk, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil and slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
With a fork, beat the egg yolks in a small bowl.
Add a small portion of the hot mixture to the eggs, and stir well.
Return the egg yolk mixture to the pan and mix well.
Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, then fold into the cornmeal mixture.
Transfer to the buttered casserole and bake for 35 minutes, or until firm.