COMFORTING SPOON BREAD

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Here's a comforting side dish that has saved quite a few ordinary meals at our house. To spice it up a bit for Christmas, I stir in a can of holly-green chopped chilies. It's as good for breakfast as it is at lunch or dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another bowl, beat egg yolks; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Whisk in cornmeal and salt. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the corn, butter and baking powder. Stir in egg yolks. Fold in egg whites., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or just until set. Serve immediately with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.