Cheesy-Vegetable Spoon Bread

Frozen mixed vegetables and cheddar cheese make this spoon bread a tasty side dish.

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Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• 3/4 cup CREAM OF WHEAT Instant Hot Cereal
• 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, well drained
• 2-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper  

Method

STIR boiling water into cereal in large bowl until thickened; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in margarine, salt, garlic and egg yolks. Gradually stir in milk and baking powder until blended. Stir in mixed vegetables, cheese and pepper; set aside. BEAT egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into cereal mixture. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole. BAKE at 375F for 15 minutes; stir. Bake an additional 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes:

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: mom2m&m
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