Cheese Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk
1 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place milk in top of a double boiler over boiling water; cook until hot.
Stir in cornmeal; cook stirring until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter, cheese, yolks and salt.
Stir until cheese melts.
Beat egg whites at room temperature until stiff peaks form; fold into cornmeal mixture.
Pour into greased 2-quart casserole; bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and browned.
Serve immediately.