Pimento Cheese Spoonbread | James Beard Foundation

Pimento Cheese Spoonbread | James Beard Foundation

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Spoonbread is all about turning a few pantry staples into something worth celebrating. Chefs Boot Camp alum chef Jennifer Booker makes hers extra special by incorporating pimento cheese into the base.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup stone-ground white or yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 8 ounces diced pimiento peppers, drained
  • 2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 green onions, chopped

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