Corn Spoon Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels or one 10-ounce package frozen corn, thawed
• 3/4 cup finely ground cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
   
   In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring 2 cups of the milk and the corn to a boil.
   
   In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining milk and the cornmeal. Whisking constantly, slowly add the mixture to the boiling milk. Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter, thyme, salt, pepper, and eggs. Transfer to a buttered casserole or cast-iron skillet. Bake until golden and set, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
   
   In Advance: Bake the spoon bread and let it cool. Set aside at room temperature for up to 4 hours. If desired, warm in a 250° F oven for 30 minutes.