Old-Fashioned Spoon Bread

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Combine 2 cups milk and cornmeal in 2-quart saucepan.

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   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8-11 minutes or until all milk is absorbed and mixture is of cooked cereal consistency.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Add 2 tablespoons butter, baking powder and salt; stir until well mixed and butter is melted.

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   Beat in egg yolks and remaining milk with whisk until smooth.

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   Transfer to bowl; set aside.

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   Beat egg whites in another bowl at high speed, scraping bowl often, 1-2 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

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   Gently stir into cornmeal mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.

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    Carefully pour into 2-quart greased casserole.

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    Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and top springs back when touched lightly in center.

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    Stir together all maple butter ingredients in bowl; serve with warm spoon bread.

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