Pvt Butter

You'll need to prepare in advance a batch of cornbread

4 large eggs
3 cups half/half
1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cornbread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
ice cream or heavy cream for serving (optional)

1. preheat oven to 300 degrees, with rack in center. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half/half, maple syrup, and salt. Stir in cornbread; let sit tossing occasionally, until bread has absorbed liquid, about 5 minutes (bread will break down into small pieces).

2. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish; flatten and smooth top with a spoon or spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of pudding comes out clean. 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

3. Serve individual portions topped with more maple syrup and ice cream or heavy cream, if desired.