Escarole and Cheese Spoon Bread
- 6 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 small head escarole, chopped
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 eggs, separated
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F.
- Butter two 2-quart souffle dishes or baking dishes.
- Heat first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
- Gradually stir in cornmeal.
- Add escarole.
- Stir until mixture is very thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add cheese and butter and mix until butter melts.
- Season with generous amount of pepper.
- Beat egg yolks to blend and gradually stir into cornmeal mixture.
- Beat whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry.
- Mix 1/4 of whites into cornmeal mixture.
- Gradually fold in remaining whites.
- Divide mixture between prepared dishes.
- Bake until puffed, golden and knife inserted into centers comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
- Serve hot.
milk, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, cornmeal, head, cheddar cheese, butter, eggs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/escarole-and-cheese-spoon-bread-1713 (may not work)