Ham & Pea Spoonbread

Directions

Grease a 12-x8-x2-inch baking dish ; sprinkle bottom with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.

Set aside.

Combine remaining 1 cup cornmeal and next 3 ingredients; set aside.

Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Gradually add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until smooth.

Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; stir in cheese and butter until melted.

Let cool slightly.

Add egg yolks, beating until blended.

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into cornmeal mixture.

Fold in ham and peas.

Spread batter into prepared baking dish; bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and brown.

Serve immediately. Yield 6 to 8 servings.