Cheesy Spoon Bread Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
2 cups milk
5 eggs
3 cups shredded cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, or jack
Directions
Stir cornmeal, sugar, salt, and chile powder into milk; set over simmering water and stir until smooth and thickened, about 15 minutes.
Beat eggs with an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow.
Stir in cornmeal mixture and 2 1/2 cups of the cheese.
Pour into buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole with straight sides and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
Bake in a 425° oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until top is lightly browned and wooden pick comes out clean.
Beat eggs with an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow.
Stir in cornmeal mixture and 2 1/2 cups of the cheese.
Pour into buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole with straight sides and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
Bake in a 425° oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until top is lightly browned and wooden pick comes out clean.