Baked Cornmeal Custard

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup cream
• ½ cup white cornmeal
• Salt to taste
• 4 eggs, well beaten

Method

1. 1 Combine milk and cream in a double boiler. Heat until boiling, then season with salt.
2. 2 While stirring constantly, sift in the cornmeal. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in the butter and beaten eggs.
4. 4 Pour into a greased baking dish and bake in a 425°F oven until browned like a custard.
5. 5 Serve hot with butter.