Spoon bread

Spoon bread

Ingredients/Components

• milk - 1 pt
• salt - 1 tsp
• butter or oleo - 6 Tbsp
• cornmeal - 1 c
• eggs at room temperature, separated - 3 item

How to make spoon bread:

Scald milk (do not boil). Stir in oleo, cornmeal and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens. Set aside to cool until lukewarm. Add beaten egg yolk; mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; mix gently but thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured 2-quart baking dish and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately. Good side dish with pork and fresh vegetables.

Add 1/2 cup sugar or honey to turn it into a dessert.

Recipe categories: Breads, < 15 mins, Side dish.