Spoon Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs, separated

Directions

1. 1

   Pour the milk into the upper part of a double boiler and cook over hot water until the milk almost reaches a boil.

2. 2

   Add the cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth. This should take only about 1 minute. Do not let the mixture get too thick.

3. 3

   Add the salt and butter and remove from the heat to cool slightly.

4. 4

   Beat the egg yolks until light and yellow and add to the cornmeal.

5. 5

   Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and carefully fold into the cornmeal.

6. 6

   Pour into a well-buttered casserole and bake in a 375°F oven 35-40 minutes, or until well puffed and browned on top. Serve from the casserole and pass butter, salt and pepper.