Ingredients
- milk3 cup
- white or yellow cornmeal, white or yellow1 cup
- black pepper1/4 tsp
- red pepper flakes, to taste1/8–1 tsp
- scallions, minced1 cup
- salt1 tsp
- eggs, separated4
- cheese, grated; mild or sharp to taste; optional, reduce salt if used1/3 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 11 steps
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Thickly coat 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking pan with cooking spray.
Beat egg whites until stiff, then set aside.
Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium heat until just barely bubbling at the edges.
Reduce heat and whisk while slowly adding cornmeal.
Whisk constantly over low heat for 5 minutes.
Take off heat and stir in black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and scallions.
Stir in egg yolks and cheese.
Fold in whipped egg whites.
Pour into pan.
Bake about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
