Bayona Extra-cheesy Spoon Bread

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Butter a 2-quart casserole or 8 individual ramekins and coat with bread crumbs.

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   Shake out excess crumbs.

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   Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

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   Add milk and bring almost to the boil.

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   Whisk in cornmeal and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.

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   Season generously with salt and pepper.

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    Remove from heat and let cool.

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    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until theyre stiff but still creamy.

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    Beat the egg yolks into the cornmeal mixture, then fold in the egg whites, a third at a time.

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    Fold in the cheese and pour into casserole or spoon into ramekins.

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    Top the spoon bread with a little extra cheese.

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    Bake until the surface is lightly golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out cleanabout 25 minutes if youre using a casserole, 20 minutes if youre using the individual ramekins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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