Chili Cheese Spoon Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons canned green chilies, chopped
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• salt
• 5 eggs, separated

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, combine shallots, garlic, chilis and milk and bring just to a boil over medium high heat.
• 3 add cornmeal gradually while stirring constantly, reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes until thickened.
• 4 remove pan from heat and stir in cheeses, butter, syrup and salt and set aside to cool.
• 5 in a small, beat egg yolks and stir into cooled cornmeal mixture.
• 6 in another small bowl beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, fold into mixture.
• 7 pour into a buttered 2 quart casserole, cover and bake 50- 60 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• 8 serve immediately.