Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Butter a 2-quart souffle or glass baking dish and coat with bread crumbs, knocking out excess.
3. 3
   Chill dish.
4. 4
   In a large metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water heat milk until very hot and gradually add cornmeal, whisking constantly.
5. 5
   Cook mixture, stirring frequently, until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove bowl from pan and stir in butter.
7. 7
   Cool mixture and stir in salt, sugar, and egg yolks until combined well.
8. 8
   In a bowl with an electric mixer beat egg whites until they just hold stiff peaks.
9. 9
   Gently fold egg whites into cornmeal mixture until just combined.
10. 10
    Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes.