Corn And Bacon Spoonbread

Ingredients

some garlic
3/4 c cornmeal
1 1/2 c water
2 c cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c corn
1/4 c butter
3/4 ts salt
1 c milk
4 eggs
10 slices bacon
1 recipe by southern living

Instructions

Combine cornmeal and water; bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese, corn, butter, garlic, and salt; stir until cheese melts. Stir in milk. Beat egg yolks at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored; add bacon. Stir into cornmeal mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gently fold into cornmeal mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 2-1/2-quart casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a knife inserted ----