Sweet Corn Spoon Bread Recipe

 

INGREDIENTS

    *1 cup yellow cornmeal
*1 ½ cups boiling water
*4 tsp. butter
*2 cups fresh, uncooked corn kernels, preferably white
*½ cup finely chopped sun dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
*½ cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
*1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
*1 clove garlic, crushed
*½ tsp. salt
*½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
*2 egg yolks, beaten well
*5 egg whites, beaten to a soft peak
*1 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Set the oven to 350 degrees F preheat settings. Coat a 9-inch square baking dish using a non-stick spray. Combine cornmeal, boiling water and a tablespoon of butter in a large mixing bowl. Leave it to stand for about 5 minutes. Add the corn, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper and egg yolks. Blend thoroughly. Beat the egg whites and fold into the mixture.Transfer the mixture in a baking dish. Top with dots of the remaining butter. Add sprinkles of Parmesan cheese. Place it into the oven to bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.