Southwestern Spoon Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Grease a medium casserole dish.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients, then whisk the mixture into the hot water.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in butter.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks.

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   Then, whisk half-and-half mixture, a little at a time, into the egg yolks.

9. 9

   Whisk egg yolk mixture into the saucepan.

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    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles again, about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

11. 11

    In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into half-and-half mixture. Try to use a rubber spatula to do this, and fold until just blended.

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    Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish, and bake until golden brown,about 40 minutes. A knife inserted into center should come out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.