Corn and Cheddar Spoon Bread

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Mark Boughton/styling: Teresa Blackburn
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  • Yield: servings

Ingredients

2cups 1% milk
1 1/2cups fresh or frozen thawed corn kernels
2/3cup yellow cornmeal
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2large eggs, yolks and white separated
1/4teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, corn, cornmeal, and salt over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Add the egg yolks to the cornmeal mixture and stir until well combined.

3. In a stand mixer or using a handheld electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks are formed, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold the egg whites into the corn mixture until just incorporated and pour into the prepared dish. Bake until browned on top and set but still slightly loose in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Serves 6

Per Serving (3/4 cup) Calories 180; Total Fat 7 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 2g, Poly Fat 0.8 g); Protein 10 g; Carb 22 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 320 mg

Recipe reprinted with permission from Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger (Wiley Hardcover, $29.99)