Asparagus Spoon Bread(Yields 6 To 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. yellow or white cornmeal
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
4 eggs, separated
3 c. (2 1/2 lb.) asparagus, cooked and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 tsp. minced parsley and chives

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease a 2-quart casserole.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat milk slowly.
Add cornmeal and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until soft and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add sugar, salt, margarine, baking powder and cheese.
Beat until cheese melts. When cooled, stir in egg yolks one at a time.