Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk; stir in butter, cornmeal and salt.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring constantly, until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens.
3. 3
   Set aside to cool until lukewarm.
4. 4
   Add beaten egg yolks; mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; mix gently but thoroughly.
6. 6
   Pour into greased and floured 2-quart baking dish and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
7. 7
   Serve immediately.
8. 8
   Serves 6.