Jalapeno-Jack Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Jalapeno-Jack Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 2 cups milk; 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal; 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, divided; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn; ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 3 egg yolks; ½ teaspoon salt; salsa; sour cream

Servings: persons

3 egg whites
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, divided
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3 egg yolks
½ teaspoon salt
salsa
sour cream

1
Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine the milk and cornmeal in a large saucepan.
3
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick and pulls away from the side of the pan; remove from heat.
4
In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cheese, corn, bell pepper, egg yolks, and salt; stir this mixture into the cornmeal mixture; set aside.
5
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
6
Stir 1/3 of egg white mixture into cornmeal mixture.
7
Gently fold remaining egg whites into cornmeal mixture.
8
Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole (dish will be full).
9
Bake, covered, in a preheated 350 oven for 45-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
10
Top with remaining cheese.
11
Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving; serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 egg whites, 2 cups milk, 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal, 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno-Jack Spoon Bread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jalapeno-Jack Spoon Bread

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