White Corn Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375*. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
2. 2
   Whisk together cornmeal, milk, butter, 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a medium saucepan.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   Whisk baking powder into cornmeal mixture. Whisk in eggs. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Reduce oven temperature to 350* and bake until puffed, golden and set in center, about 20 minutes more.
6. 6
   Let stand 15 minutes before serving.