Old-Fashioned Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine 2 cups milk and cornmeal in 2-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8-11 minutes or until all milk is absorbed and mixture is of cooked cereal consistency.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add 2 tablespoons butter, baking powder and salt; stir until well mixed and butter is melted.
6. 6
   Beat in egg yolks and remaining milk with whisk until smooth.
7. 7
   Transfer to bowl; set aside.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites in another bowl at high speed, scraping bowl often, 1-2 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
9. 9
   Gently stir into cornmeal mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.
10. 10
    Carefully pour into 2-quart greased casserole.
11. 11
    Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and top springs back when touched lightly in center.
12. 12
    Stir together all maple butter ingredients in bowl; serve with warm spoon bread.