CHEESE 'N BACON SPOON BREAD

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Sharp cheddar cheese, corn, turkey bacon, pimientos and parsley add color and flavor to this classic puddinglike side-dish casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 9 (2/3-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked
1 cup fat-free milk
4 eggs, separated, divided
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 jar (4 oz.) chopped pimentos, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add corn, cheese, turkey bacon, pimientos and parsley; mix well.
Beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add to cereal mixture; stir gently until well blended. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g