INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Two 16-ounce bags frozen corn, thawed
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 pound thick-sliced deli ham, diced
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5 ounces frozen kale (about 1 3/4 cups)
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3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon sugar
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar
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Hot sauce, for serving