COUNTRY HAM SPOON BREAD

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups white cornmeal or 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup butter, softened and cut into pieces
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup diced cooked country ham

Steps:

Lightly coat the inside of a 2-quart casserole with butter, set aside.
In a large pan, add the milk; bring to a boil.
Gradually add the cornmeal to the milk and stir quickly with a spoon as you slowly pour the cornmeal inches.
Lower the heat to low setting and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture is thick--10 minutes or so.
Take the pan off the burner.
Add in the butter and baking powder; stir until the butter is all melted.
Set pan aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and frothy.
Stir egg yolks into the cooled cornmeal mixture.
Add the ham; stir to combine.
In a big mixing bowl, add the egg whites.
Beat using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites into the cornmeal mixture (should see no trace of egg whites).
Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or so, or until pick comes out clean.
Best when served hot.