Green Onion Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Lightly spray 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray.
3. 3
   Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add 1 cup sliced green onions and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool.
6. 6
   Whisk 2 cups cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl to blend.
7. 7
   Add onion-butter mixture, buttermilk and eggs; stir until just combined.
8. 8
   Transfer batter to prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake corn bread until edges are lightly browned and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12. 12
    Wrap tightly in foil and store at room temperature.)