Have you ever eaten a spoon bread? Most people have never eaten or even heard of it. But once you try it you will be back for more.

There are a number of recipes for spoon bread. They all start with a cornmeal mixture, milk eggs, and water. Additional ingredients can be mixed in along with the eggs. Things like cheese can be grated directly into the batter, but vegetables should be cooked first.

For a stronger Southern flavor, the vegetables can be sauteed with bacon, or they can be steamed for a lower fat version. The resulting spoon bread can be served straight from the bowl it was baked in, or baked in a pie dish and served in wedges like a quiche.

So if you are ready to taste a delicious spoon bread, then get in the kitchen and baked this delicious bacon spoon bread for supper tonight.

Bacon Spoon Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 ½ cups cold water
8 ounces sharp natural Cheddar
cheese, shredded (2 cups)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 well-beaten egg yolks
8 ounces sliced bacon, crisp-cooked and drained
4 stiffly beaten egg whites
Combine cornmeal and water; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is consistency of mush. Remove from heat. Add cheese, butter, garlic, and salt; stir to melt cheese. Gradually add milk. Stir in egg yolks.

Crumble bacon, reserving some for garnish; add to cornmeal mixture. Fold in egg whites. Pour into greased 2-quart souffle dish. Bake at 325 degrees until done, about 65 minutes.

Spoon into warm dishes; top with butter.

Serves 6.