WHITE CORN SPOON BREAD

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Provided by Bren in LR

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for baking dish)
2 cups stone-ground white cornmeal
3 cups water
3 cups whole milk
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
6 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375*. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
Whisk together cornmeal, milk, butter, 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, and let stand 15 minutes.
Whisk baking powder into cornmeal mixture. Whisk in eggs. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350* and bake until puffed, golden and set in center, about 20 minutes more.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 10.5