Creole spoon bread

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsMilk
1cupCornmeal, enriched self rising
1poundsShrimp, cooked, coarse chopped
cupGreen bell pepper, chopped
cupParsley, chopped, fresh
cupOnion, chopped
2tablespoonsVegetable shortening or oil
¼teaspoonHot pepper sauce
4eachesEgg yolks, beaten
4eachesEgg whites
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsFlour, self-rising, enriched
cupMilk
½cupCatsup
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

Directions

1. In large saucepan, heat milk until almost simmering. 2. Stir in cornmeal until smooth. 3. Stir in shrimp, bell pepper, parsley, onion, shortening, and pepper sauce. 4. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer. 5. Remove from heat and cool slightly. 6. Stir egg yolks into cornmeal mixture. 7. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into cornmeal mixture. 8.

Turn into well-greased 2-quart baking dish and bake in preheated 375'F. oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. 9. Meanwhile, make sauce. Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour. 10. Gradually stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. 11. Stir in catsup and Worcestershire sauce. 12. Serve spoon bread with sauce.