Peppered-Parmesan Spoonbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. self-rising corn meal
2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0. Grease a deep 2-quart baking dish. In large saucepan, gradually stir cornmeal into boiling water; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes until consistency of mush. Stir in butter, sugar and cheese; stir to blend. Stir in milk, egg yolks and pepper. Blend thoroughly. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into corn meal mixture. Pour into baking dish. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.