Spoonbread with Corn and Green Tomatoes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).

2. 2

   Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

3. 3

   Cook the corn in boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the corn from the cob; you should have about 2 cups.

5. 5

   Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until light golden, 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the pan, cool and crumble into a bowl.

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   Set aside.

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   Add the tomatoes and corn to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook until hot, 3 minutes.

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   Add to the bacon.

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    In a large saucepan, bring the half-and-half and milk to a boil over medium heat.

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    Immediately sprinkle the cornmeal into the pan, whisking constantly.

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    Once the mixture has thickened slightly, change to a wooden spoon and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.

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    Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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    Add the bacon mixture and mix well.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    In a bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.

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    Fold the egg whites into the cornmeal mixture.

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    Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish and bake until golden and puffed considerably, 35 to 40 minutes.

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    Immediately spoon onto serving plates and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.