Corn and Tomato Spoonbread
- Unsalted butter, for the ramekins
- 1/2 cup cornmeal, plus more for the ramekins
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
- Kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- Pickled vegetables, such as carrots, green beans and okra, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cornmeal; tap out the excess.
- Whisk the milk, corn, cornmeal and a pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave 5 minutes.
- Stir and continue to microwave until thick, about 2 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with a mixer until thick and airy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk 1/2 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon chives into the hot cornmeal mixture until thick.
- Whisk half of the cornmeal mixture into the eggs, then whisk in the remaining cornmeal mixture until smooth.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet and bake until puffed and set, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and toss with the olive oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon chives, and salt and pepper.
- Top the spoonbread with the tomato mixture.
- Serve with pickled vegetables.
- Per serving: Calories 441; Fat 25 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 259 mg; Sodium 449 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 19 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
butter, cornmeal, milk, corn kernels, kosher salt, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh chives, tomatoes, extravirgin olive oil, freshly ground pepper, vegetables
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/corn-and-tomato-spoonbread-recipe.html (may not work)