Bacon Spoon Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Fry the bacon.
2. 2
   Cut or possibly chop into small bits.
3. 3
   Shred the cheese.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
5. 5
   Stir cornmeal into the cool water in the saucepan and place over medium heat.
6. 6
   Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   When it is thick-perhaps 60 seconds-remove from heat.
8. 8
   Stir in the cheese, butter, garlic and salt.
9. 9
   When cheese is melted pour in the lowfat milk.
10. 10
    Stir in egg yolks and add in bacon bits.
11. 11
    Beat egg whites stiff, and fold them into the batter.
12. 12
    pour into the casserole or possibly souffle dish (one 2-qt casserole or possibly souffle dish, greased).
13. 13
    Level the batter with rubber spatula.
14. 14
    Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.
15. 15
    The bread will be nicely browned, high and puffy.
16. 16
    Slip a knife blade into the center of the casserole.
17. 17
    If the blade comes out clean and dry, the spoon bread is done.
18. 18
    If not, return to the oven for an additional 10 min.
19. 19
    Remove bread from the oven.
20. 20
    Serve while warm.