Ah! Corn pudding is a classic, creamy, slightly sweet side dish that’s a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine — perfect with roasted meats or as part of a holiday meal. 🌽🍮
Here’s a tried-and-true recipe:
🌽 Corn Pudding (Creamy Baked Corn)
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10–15 minutes
- Bake: 45–50 minutes
- Serves: 6–8
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14–15 oz / 425 g) creamed corn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional, for sweeter pudding)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 180°C / 350°F
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole
2. Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine whole kernel corn, creamed corn, melted butter, sugar, milk, eggs, cornmeal, vanilla, and salt
- Stir until well combined
3. Pour into baking dish
- Transfer mixture to prepared dish
- Smooth the top with a spatula
4. Bake
- Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set (a knife inserted should come out clean)
5. Serve
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving
- Can be served warm or at room temperature
✨ Tips
- Cheesy variation: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar for a savory version
- Spicy variation: Mix in chopped green chilies or jalapeños
- Texture: For a smoother pudding, blend half the corn before mixing
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient corn pudding recipe that’s super fast and still creamy and delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
