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Chili Cheese Spoon Bread
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 95 Minutes
Servings: 10
An updated, flavor filled version of an old favorite from the Lodge at Sedona, Sedona, Arizona.
Ingredients:
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons canned green chilies, chopped
2 cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
salt
5 eggs, separated
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine shallots, garlic, chilis and milk and bring just to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Add cornmeal gradually while stirring constantly, reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes until thickened.
4. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheeses, butter, syrup and salt and set aside to cool.
5. In a small, beat egg yolks and stir into cooled cornmeal mixture.
6. In another small bowl beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, fold into mixture.
7. Pour into a buttered 2 quart casserole, cover and bake 50- 60 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com