Recipe:
Asparagus and Cheese Spoon Bread
3.8 5
Asparagus and Cheese Spoon Bread
Serves 4
A Southern spin on a brunch favorite, this quiche-style spoon bread spotlights fresh, spring asparagus and creamy Monterey Jack.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 3/4 cups milk, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large eggs, beaten well
1 cup frozen 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Sweet Corn
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded 365 Everyday Value™ Monterey Jack Cheese
1 teaspoon salt
Several grinds freshly cracked pepper
Method
Position oven rack to middle shelf; preheat to 375ºF. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray; set aside.
In small bowl, whisk together cornmeal and 3/4 cup milk; set aside. In 2-quart sauce pan, heat remaining milk over medium heat; whisk in cornmeal mixture. Whisk continuously until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. In same pan, whisk in oil, eggs, corn, asparagus, cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour batter into baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until firm. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving: 400 calories (210 from fat), 24g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 245mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 30g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 21g protein
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