Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place butter into a baking dish and put in the oven to melt.

In a saucepan, heat the milk.

Whisk in the cornmeal, salt, and sugar.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth batter.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

Slowly whisk the eggs into the cornmeal mixture.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish with the melted butter.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the spoon bread is set and lightly golden brown.

Serve warm.