400 degrees 2 quart baking casserole buttered Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, jalapeno and garlic and saute until softened. Add thyme and salt and cook for another minute or so. In a large bowl, mix cornbead with 2 cups stock. Add more stock if mixture is too dry. It sould be very moist but not soupy. Spoon the mixture into a buttered 2 quart ovenporoof pan or casserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until firm.