Cheddar Cheese Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. milk, divided
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. baking powder
3 egg yolks, well beaten
3 egg whites

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease 3-quart baking dish lightly. Scald 2 cups milk in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Add cornmeal gradually; stir until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Stir in 1 cup milk, salt, pepper, baking powder and egg yolks.
Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold into mixture.
Pour into pan.
Bake 1 hour or until set. Serves 6 to 8.