Cheddar Cheese Spoon Bread Food

CHEDDAR-CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 2-quart souffle dish or casserole; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, corn, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Let cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Stir in egg yolks until combined.
• In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the whites into cornmeal mixture until combined, then gently fold in the remaining whites with a rubber spatula. Pour into prepared dish.
• Place dish in oven; reduce oven heat to 375 degrees. Bake until browned on top but still slightly loose in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add in salt and lower the heat to simmering.
• Add in the cornmeal while stirring with a wire whisk; continue to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in pepper, butter, and milk.
• When the mixture in smooth, add in the eggs and beat with a whisk.
• Stir in the cheese and scallions.
• Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-quart casserole.
• Bake in a 400° oven for 40 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

SPOONBREAD WITH CHEESE AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish or casserole and sprinkle with enough Parmesan (about 1 tablespoon) to lightly coat the dish. Set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, add the scallions and cook until just wilted. Set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk, half-and-half and salt until bubbles form around the edges. Slowly sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly. Continue to stir and cook over low heat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove pot from the heat and add the remaining butter and Parmesan, the scallions and the Cheddar cheese. Stir vigorously until well incorporated.
• Lightly beat the egg yolks and add them, stirring vigorously. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Beat a large spoonful of whites into the cornmeal mixture; then gently fold in the rest of the whites. Pour into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

CHEESE 'N BACON SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add corn, cheese, turkey bacon, pimientos and parsley; mix well.
• Beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add to cereal mixture; stir gently until well blended. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

CHEESY-VEGETABLE SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir until thickened. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks, garlic and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add cheese, mixed vegetables and bell pepper; mix well. Set aside.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cereal mixture. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

CHEDDAR SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In large saucepan, over high heat, heat water to a boil; slowly sprinkle in cereal, stirring constantly.
• Return mixture to boil; reduce heat.
• Cook and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted, then milk, egg yolks and pepper.
• In small bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form; then gently fold egg whites into cheese mixture.
• Pour into greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until set and browned.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Set aside., Beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Mince 1 jalapeno pepper; fold into corn mixture with sauteed onion and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes; cool slightly. Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over dish.

CHEDDAR SWEET CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to approximately 375°F and have ready a casserole dish, approximately 8x10 inches, lightly buttered.
• In a clean saucepan, melt the butter and lightly sauté the finely diced onions. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt.
• Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cornmeal and work briskly with a wooden spoon to prevent any lumps. Cook the cornmeal for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring gently over low heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Next add the cheese, the egg yolks and the corn and stir well so that everything is thoroughly mixed.
• Whisk the egg whites so as they are at a soft peak stage and then incorporate 1/3 at a time to a corn mixture.
• Pour everything into the casserole and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
• Chef Michael Bonacini.

THREE CORN AND CHEDDAR SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Beat eggs in medium bowl.
• Add 1 cup cheese, cream style corn, whole kernel corn, muffin mix, sour cream and melted butter; mix until thoroughly combined.
• Pour mixture into greased 2-quart baking dish.
• Bake in oven 45 minutes to 1 hour or until center is set.
• Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
• For another option: Add 1 small can drained, diced green chilies or chopped pimiento to batter before baking).