Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup farmer cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated muenster cheese or 1 cup other mild cheese
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cups corn kernels, grated or (16 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 eggs, separated

Method

  • Heat half the butter in a skillet and cook the onions over moderate heat until tender but not brown.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine the remaining butter with the farmer's or cottage cheese and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the Muenster, onions, cornmeal, corn, salt, milk, egg yolks, and mix thoroughly.
  • Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and fold them into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10 inch by 13 inch (25 cm x 30 cm) baking pan and bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.