Ham and Pea Spoonbread

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Title: Ham and Pea Spoonbread
Categories: Vegetables, Breads, S_living
Yield: 6 Servings

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1 c Plus 1 T yellow cornmeal
Divided
1 tb Sugar
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Red pepper
3 c Milk
1 c SARGENTO Classic Surprme
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tb Butter or margarine
3 Eggs; separated
1 c Diced cooked ham
15 oz Can LESUEUR Very Young Small
Early Peas, drained

Grease a 12-x8-x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle bottom
with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Set aside.

Combine remaining 1 cup cornmeal and next 3
ingredients; set aside.

Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium
heat. Gradually add cornmeal mixture, stirring
constantly with a wire whisk until smooth. Cook until
thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir
in cheese and butter until melted. Let cool slightly.
Add egg yolks, beating until blended. Beat egg whites
until stiff but not dry; fold into cornmeal mixture.
Fold in ham and peas.

Spread batter into prepared baking dish; bake at 350
degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and
brown. Serve immediately. Yield 6 to 8 servings.

Source: Cafe Southern Living Five-Star Dining,
Southern Living Cooking School

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