Spoonbread With Roasted Green Chilies

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a medium-size baking dish.

3. 3

   In a pot, combine 1 tablespoon butter with 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt and sugar and pour into the boiling water, stirring well.

5. 5

   Stir in the chilies, and turn off heat.

6. 6

   In a bowl or mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

7. 7

   To the cornmeal mixture, add the yolks, buttermilk and baking soda, and mix well.

8. 8

   Fold in the egg whites until well combined.

9. 9

   Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan.

10. 10

    Bake 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the dish), until puffed and golden on top but a little soft in the center.

11. 11

    Scoop immediately into serving bowls with a large spoon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.