Spoon Bread Topping

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cheddar cheese -- grated sharp
2 large eggs -- separated
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/3 cups milk
1 clove garlic -- fresh, pressed
 

Preparation:

1. In heavy saucepan, combine garlic, milk, butter, salt and nutmeg; gradually stir in cornmeal. 2. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute; until thick, then remove from heat. 3. Beat egg yolks lightly. 4. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into yolks, then mix yolks into hot cornmeal. 5. Stir in cheese. 6. Beat egg whites until barely stiff; fold into cornmeal mixture.