Dixie Spoonbread

I had been in an irritable mood for days now, and I know why - I have not been cooking.  It's been a busy week.  Now that I have begun cooking again,  I feel much better!
I found the idea for this recipe in the Gone With The Wind Cookbook.  I bought this cookbook to sell in my Ebay Store  For You And Your Home, along with many others.  I have to be honest with you,  I have been the only one who has tried this recipe so far, so I am not sure if the kids will like it or not.  The taste is mild enough...it's just the texture.  It has the consistency of homemade pudding with a little grittiness.  I think this would taste good with melted, shredded cheddar cheese on top.  Pairing this with barbecued ribs comes to mind.  And oh,  it tastes  more buttery then the actual 1 tablespoon...I hope you enjoy!

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup water
2 cups milk, divided
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated

• Combine cornmeal, water and 1 cup milk in a medium saucepan; stir until blended
• Cook over low heat until mixture is the consistency of mush
• Remove from heat, and add butter, baking powder, salt and remaining milk
• Beat egg yolks well, stir into warm mixture  
• Beat room temperature egg whites until stiff peaks form
• Fold into cornmeal mixture
• Spoon into a greased 1  1/2 quart casserole dish
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
• Serve warm or hot

-Quuenie Cuisine