Cook The Book: Bayona Extra-Cheesy Spoon Bread

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Butter a 2-quart casserole or 8 individual ramekins and coat with bread crumbs. Shake out excess crumbs.

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   Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add milk and bring almost to the boil. Whisk in cornmeal and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. 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 they're 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. Fold in the cheese and pour into casserole or spoon into ramekins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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