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Ingredients
| sharp cheddar cheese: 10 oz (grated) |
| 2% milk: 2 cups |
| eggs: 4 (yolks, large) |
| cornmeal: 1 cup |
| salted butter: 1/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| eggs: 4 (whites, large) |
Golden Cheesy Spoon Bread
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
35 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Thoroughly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Place the cheddar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Scald the milk in the top of a double boiler.
- Meanwhile beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored then set them aside.
- When the milk is scalded, add the corn meal very gradually, stirring constantly. Stir until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Remove the top of the double boiler from the simmering water and gradually add the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Mix in the grated cheese, butter, sugar and salt.
- Beat the egg whites, in a small bowl, until round peaks are formed. Gently spread the beaten egg whites over the corn meal mixture then carefully fold together until just blended.
- Turn the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center of the dish.
- Serve piping hot with butter and maple syrup or honey.