Cheesy Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir 1 cup milk into cornmeal in saucepan; cook, stirring, over medium heat until consistency of thickened mush.
2. 2
   Remove from heat; stir in remaining milk, 1 tablespoon butter, cheese, baking powder, salt and chopped pepper or pepper flakes.
3. 3
   Stir until cheese melts and blends well with mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in beaten egg. Spoon into well-greased 1-quart casserole.
5. 5
   Bake in preheated 325° for 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Top with remaining butter.
7. 7
   Great when served hot as a main dish.