CHEESY SPOON BREAD

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Spoon bread can't be sliced and buttered. This pudding-like casserole made with dry milk and corn meal is so soft and creamy, it has to be eaten with a spoon. Serve as a main dish or as a side dish with pork chops, sliced tomatoes and a cold drink.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c yellow corn meal
2 c water
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
1/4 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375^. Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Combine dry milk powder and corn meal in a large saucepan. Stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, egg yolks, margarine and baking powder. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form Fold into corn meal mixture, gently but thoroughly. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and fill is set. serve warm.

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