Well. Never noticed THIS before in my old 1979 San Francisco Junior League cookbook, but it sounds dangerous and yummy and I'm going to make it! Soon.
Bacon Spoon Bread
A fine recipe -- you'll like the addition of the bacon. It can be served instead of potatoes or rice, and it acts like a souffle -- beautifully puffed and golden when ready to serve.
Serves 6
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup soft butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 egg yolks well beaten
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and drained
4 egg whites beaten stiff
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan, combine the cornmeal and cold water, cook, stirring constantly, until the consistency of mush. Remove from heat and add cheese, butter, garlic, and salt. Stir until cheese is melted. Gradually add milk, then stir in egg yolks. Crumble bacon, reserving some for garnish, and add to cornmeal mixture. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Pour into a greased 2-quart souffle dish or casserole. Sprinkle reserved bacon on top and bake for about 1 hour or until firm. Serve with additional butter.