Cheesy Spoon Bread

[Raine]

Cheesy Spoon Bread

[size=-1]Yield:[/size] [size=-1]6 servings[/size]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]3/4 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Nonfat Dry Milk[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1/2 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]Yellow Corn Meal[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]2 cups [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]water[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 1/4 cups [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1](5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]3 [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]large eggs, separated[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]2 tbsp [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]margarine or butter[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1/4 tsp [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]baking powder[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]Procedures[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]1[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 1½-quart casserole dish.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]2[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]COMBINE dry milk and corn meal in large saucepan. Stir in water. Cook, 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.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]3[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]BEAT egg whites in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into corn meal mixture lightly but thoroughly. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica].[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]4[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden and filling is set. Serve warm.[/font]

 

[Constance]

That looks delicious, Raine. I've never tried a spoonbread.

 

[jkath]

Neither have I - but it sure looks like it would be a good side dish for chili!

 

[IcyMist]

That looks absolutely (drool) wonderful. I have made spoonbread before but either I was a nitwit or the recipe was. Was more like mush than spoonbread I have been served. Nobody in family liked it. It was just a plain cornmeal one. Guess I will have to try that one out. Think....spicy chili and soothing spoonbread to cut the heat. Ummmmmmmm, too bad I can't eat spicy foods.

 

[texasgirl]

 

[pdswife]

I've never had spoon bread...
do they call it that because you have to eat it with a spoon? Is it softer or more crumbly than regular corn bread??

 

[IcyMist]

The spoonbread I had was a little moister than dressing. I am not sure why they call it spoonbread except that you always see it being dished up with a spoon as would be too soupy to use a fork. I enjoyed it, but what I ate was just a corn meal type of spoonbread and wasn't anything fancy.

 

[bknox]

CHEESY SPOONBREAD!! Sweet. I have never tried cheesey spoonbread but spoonbread is readily available in Kentucky. I remember it mostly around the holidays but never with cheese. May have to make a stuffed chicken with potatoes and some cheesy spoonbread. Thanks for the recipe.

bryan

 

[bknox]

Made the spoonbread and it was excellent. My wife (native Chicagoan) had never tried spoonbread and she loved it as well. The only change I made was I added about a cup of roasted corn kernels. I am interested to make it again with chipotle peppers or maybe with Blue cheese.

Thanks for sharing. I am going to call my Mom in Kentucky and see if she will part with her recipe. It may take a while because she will mail it to me, but I will share if I get it.

bryan

 

[middie]

sounds really good.

 

[Raine]

Sounds like it was a hit. Oh, please play around with it, tweak it and let us know your results.