Baked Cornmeal
Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup cornmeal
5 cup milk, warm salt
1 tsp sugar
4 each eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp baking powder
Preparation
Grand prize: Gail Krawetz, Invermay, Sask.
"My grandmother was renowned for her baked cornmeal. She was asked to
bring a roasterful to church dinners and local weddings. Now my
mother often does the same thing. The secret to light cornmeal is to
cook it on the stove, then bake it." Serve this cornmeal with roasted
meats, cooked vegetables or a salad.
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook onion,
stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until golden. Reduce heat to
medium-low; stir in cornmeal until well coated. Stir in milk, salt
and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, for 15 to 20 minutes or until
thickened. combine eggs, cream and baking powder. reserving 2 Tbsp
for topping, gradually stir in egg mixture into cornmeal; cook,
stirring for 7 minutes or until very thick. Pour into greased 12 cup
(3 L) casserole dish. Drizzle reserved egg mixture over top; bake,
uncovered in 325F oven for 1 hour or until golden.
SERVES: 8-10 SOURCE: Heritage Recipe Contest, Canadian Living
magazine for Canada's 125th birthday posted by Anne MacLellan
Servings: 8
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