Cornmeal Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
4 large eggs, separated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0; butter a 2-quart casserole.
Combine the milk, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil and slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
With a fork, beat the egg yolks in a small bowl.
Add a small portion of the hot mixture to the eggs, and stir well.
Return the egg yolk mixture to the pan and mix well.
Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, then fold into the cornmeal mixture.
Transfer to the buttered casserole and bake for 35 minutes, or until firm.