Fresh corn spoonbread

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupLowfat milk
1cupButtermilk
1cupCornmeal
1cupFresh uncooked corn kernels
A little sauteed onion
1cupGrated Swiss cheese
¼cupButter or margarine
1tablespoonSugar
½teaspoonBaking soda
3largesEggs, separated
Some fresh herbs

Directions

TO VARY THE FLAVOR

Adapted from "Corn: Meals and More" by Olwen Wodler.

This souffle type of preparation must be served directly from the oven.

Preheat oven to 350øF. and grease a 1½ quart casserole. Heat milk and buttermilk until just boiling; add cornmeal in a thin stream, stirring until mixture is thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in kernels, butter, sugar and baking soda. Beat egg yolks and stir into mixture. Beat eggs whites until stiff and gently fold into batter. Pour into casserole and bake 45 minutes. Spoonbread will be puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.