Chicken Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. enriched self-rising corn meal
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil
2 c. cooked chicken
4 egg whites
3 c. milk
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. tarragon
4 egg yolks
chicken gravy (optional)

Preparation

Measure corn meal; set aside.
Heat milk, butter, onions and seasoning in a large saucepan until butter melts.
Gradually stir in corn meal.
Cook over medium heat until mixture boils.
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and cool. Stir in chicken pieces, then egg yolks; mix thoroughly.
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
Fold into corn meal mixture. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake in preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve immediately.
Top with chicken gravy, if desired.