Ingredients

  • 7 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs and cream in large bowl to blend.
  • Bring 4 cups water, buttermilk, butter, salt, and pepper to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Gradually whisk in cornmeal.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer until thick and smooth, whisking frequently, about 4 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk hot cornmeal into egg mixture.
  • Transfer batter to prepared dish.
  • Bake uncovered until golden on top and gently set in center, about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm, directly from dish.