Etta'S Cornbread Pudding

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   The cornbread: preheat oven to 425u00b0; butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, cheese, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and honey together.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. 5

   Add in the melted butter and stir into the mixture.

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   Pour into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 15-20 minutes.

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   When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch cubes; should have about 8 cups cornbread cubes, but you will only need 1/3 of the cornbread cubes (2 2/3 cups) for this recipe.

8. 8

   Make the pudding: decrease oven temperature to 350u00b0.

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   Put the 2 2/3 cups cornbread cubes in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish; set aside.

10. 10

    Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over low heat and cook the onions very slowly until soft and golden brown, at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    Remove from the heat; scatter the onions, cheese, and herbs over the cornbread cubes.

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    Whisk the cream, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over the cornbread cubes.

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    Let sit for 10 minutes so the cornbread absorbs some of the custard.

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    Bake until set and golden, about 40 minutes.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.