Country Ham Spoon Bread

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Every Southern family has their own favorite version of spoon bread. This one is my favorite with genuine cured country ham."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups white cornmeal or 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened and cut into pieces
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup diced cooked country ham

directions

1. Lightly coat the inside of a 2-quart casserole with butter, set aside.
2. In a large pan, add the milk; bring to a boil.
3. Gradually add the cornmeal to the milk and stir quickly with a spoon as you slowly pour the cornmeal inches.
4. Lower the heat to low setting and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture is thick--10 minutes or so.
5. Take the pan off the burner.
6. Add in the butter and baking powder; stir until the butter is all melted.
7. Set pan aside to cool.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and frothy.
9. Stir egg yolks into the cooled cornmeal mixture.
10. Add the ham; stir to combine.
11. In a big mixing bowl, add the egg whites.
12. Beat using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites into the cornmeal mixture (should see no trace of egg whites).
13. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
14. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or so, or until pick comes out clean.
15. Best when served hot.