Garlic Spoon Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 5 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 egg whites

Recipe

• 1 combine cornmeal and water in a large saucepan. cook over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat.
• 2 add cheese, butter, garlic, and salt; stir until cheese melts. gradually stir in milk. add egg yolks, stirring well. add the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount for garnish; mix well.
• 3 beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. gently fold the egg whites into the cornmeal mixture.
• 4 pour into a lightly greased 2 ½-quart soufflé dish.
• 5 bake at 325°f for 65 minutes.
• 6 sprinkle reserved bacon on top and serve immediately.