Baked Ginger Pudding

Name: Baked Ginger Pudding
Ingredients: 4 cups cold milk, divided; 1 cup cornmeal; 3/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg; 2 eggs, beaten; Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups cold milk, divided
1 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

1

In a saucepan, heat 3 cups milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and remaining cold milk; gradually add to heated milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the molasses, butter, sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in the eggs.
2

Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Let stand for 30 minutes. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.