Here’s a classic Corn Pudding recipe—creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect as a comfort-food side dish 🌽🥄
🌽 Classic Corn Pudding
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for richer pudding)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup cornmeal or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Pinch of paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, creamed corn, and whole corn.
- Add dry ingredients
- Stir in cornmeal (or flour), baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly & serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Use half-and-half instead of milk
- Savory version: Skip sugar and add cheese + herbs
- Southern-style: Add a spoonful of sour cream
- Spicy kick: Add diced jalapeños or cayenne
🍽️ Perfect With
- Roast chicken or turkey
- BBQ ribs or pulled pork
- Holiday dinners and potlucks
If you’d like, I can also share:
- 🧀 Cheesy corn pudding
- 🥄 Crockpot corn pudding
- 🍯 Sweet custard-style version
- 🌶️ Mexican-inspired corn pudding
Just let me know 😊
