Tex-Mex Spoon Bread (Low-Fat) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Bring chicken broth and milk to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low; and slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly and cook until thickened (a few minutes), then add the corn kernals and set aside.
3. Spray a medium size skillet with non-stick spray and place over medium heat; add onion, bell peppers and both chiles, and cook until softened, about a few minutes.
4. Add onion mixture and beaten eggs to the cornmeal mixture.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff.
7. Fold some of the egg whites into the cornmeal to lighten the mixture. Then fold the lightened cornmeal mixture into the whites.
8. Spray a two quart oblong pan with non-stick spray and pour the batter into the pan.
9. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
10. Place the pan in a larger pan partly filled with warm weater.
11. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
12. Allow the spoon bread to set for 5 minutes before serving.