Grandma'S Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add the corn meal gradually to the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumping.
2. 2
   Cook over moderate heat for at least 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
3. 3
   Add butter, sugar and salt; set aside for a few moments while you beat the egg yolks.
4. 4
   Spoon and stir the yolks into corn meal mixture; set aside while you beat the egg whites stiffly.
5. 5
   Fold them into the corn meal mixture, stirring well, but slowly.
6. 6
   Pour into a greased casserole or cast-iron skillet.
7. 7
   Bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve hot from the baking container with milk, apple butter, ham and beans!