CHEESY-VEGETABLE SPOON BREAD

Cheesy-Vegetable Spoon Bread image

Sharp cheddar cheese and frozen mixed vegetables add color and flavor to this traditional puddinglike side-dish casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h15m

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Cheddar Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, well drained
1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

Steps:

Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir until thickened. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks, garlic and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add cheese, mixed vegetables and bell pepper; mix well. Set aside.
Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cereal mixture. 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 160, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g