Cheddar Dill Cornbread (Ina Garten) ( Barefoot Contessa) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups milk
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan
8 ounces aged extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, divided
1 cup minced fresh dill

Preparation

Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and butter. With a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry until most of the lumps are dissolved. Don't overmix!
Mix in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar and the dill, and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking pan.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Cheddar.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into large squares.
Serve warm or at room temperature.