2 c Milk
2 tb Butter
1 ts Salt
1 tb Sugar
1 c Cornmeal
3 Eggs; well beaten
1 1/2 c Leftover chili
1 c Cheddar or Montery Jack
-cheese (shredded)
1 ds Caynenne
In a medium heavy saucepan, combine milk, butter salt, sugar, and cayenne.
Heat over moderate heat until small bubbles appear around the edge. Slowly
stir the cornmeal into the milk mixture, whisking as you pour to avoid
lumps. Continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth and
thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir the beaten eggs into the
cornmeal mixture, whisking thoroughly. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into buttered 2-quart casserole. Spoon
the chili in small spoonfuls all over the batter. Sprinkle the cheese
evenly over the chili. Pour the remaining batter over all. Bake the
spoonbread for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is puffed, firm, and lightly
browned. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Serves 4.
Note: Canned chili may be used in place of the leftover chili.
Yields
1 Servings