Roquefort, Pollenta, & Prosciutto Spoon Bread
(from abbra’s recipe box)
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Side Dish
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup dry polenta
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled Roquefort cheese
- 1/3 cup prosciutto (1 1/2 oz) finely chopped
- 5 large egg whites
Directions
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eheat oven to 425.
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Lightly coat 6 (8 oz) souffle dishes with cooking spray, sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
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Combine milk and polenta in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes or until thick.
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Remove from heat; add cheese and prosciutto, stirring until cheese melts.
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Beat egg whites with a mixer a high speed until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat).
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Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into polenta mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites.
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Gently spoon mixture into prepared dishes; arrange dishes on a baking sheet.
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Place spoon breads in oven.
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mediately reduce temperature to 350.
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Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until spoon breads are set. Serve immediately.