Corn lovers unite with this delectable, slightly sweet, creamy custard-like corn pudding. This dish is a great side for Thanksgiving and Christmas, family gatherings, and Sunday supper, alongside roasted chicken or baked ham.
It only takes about ten minutes to get this in the oven, leaving you plenty of time to concentrate on other sides and your main course.
Why I Love This
- This Southern corn pudding is always a welcome dish at our house on holidays, family gatherings, or even Sunday night supper. It is excellent with Thanksgiving Day turkey,
- Quick to come together and virtually foolproof, this is the perfect side for so many main dishes.
- Nowadays, every cent counts, and this side dish is easy on the budget, with ingredients found even at discount and dollar stores.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Butter: Unsalted or salted.
- Heavy cream: In a pinch, I have used whole milk in place of heavy cream with good results.
- Nutmeg: Don’t skip the nutmeg, as it adds a charming, sweet Southern flair.
- White pepper: You can easily substitute fresh ground black pepper for the ground white pepper.
- Corn: You can substitute frozen or fresh sweet corn kernels for the canned corn. However, the creamed corn really must be canned to make this work.
How to Make Corn Pudding
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the brown sugar and melted butter.
- Whisk the cream and cornstarch in a small bowl, and whisk it into the egg mixture.
- Stir in the nutmeg, pepper, corn, and creamed corn.
- Pour it into a greased casserole dish and bake.
Preparation Tips
- Warm the eggs and cream up to room temperature.
- I do not add any salt because there is already so much in the canned corn.
- For even more flavor, sprinkle the baked casserole with chopped fresh parsley or chives. Or sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Make This Dish Up To 2 Days Ahead of Time
You can bake, cool, cover, and refrigerate it. To reheat, cover the casserole with foil and place it in a preheated 300-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
Or prep it up to the baking point. Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Remove the casserole from the fridge 40 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature. Bake as instructed.
Serving Suggestions For Corn Pudding
- Poultry: roasted chicken, chicken cutlets, and crockpot turkey breast
- Pork: roasted pork loin, stuffed pork tenderloin, and ham steak
- Beef: New York strip steak, oven-baked beef brisket, and Salisbury steak
More Corn Recipes
Corn Pudding
This classic savory Southern Corn Pudding with a custard-like texture is always a loved side dish at holidays and family gatherings. With less than ten minutes prep time you will appreciate the time savings on such a delicious corn casserole.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8×11 inch (or equivalent sized) casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk egg in large bowl. Add brown sugar and melted butter.
- In separate small bowl whisk together cream and cornstarch until smooth. Whisk into the egg mixture. Add nutmeg, white pepper, corn and creamed corn. Stir well to combine.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish. Bake 55-60 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, cover the casserole with foil and put it in a preheated 300-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through. Individual servings can be heated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Manny
Who doesn’t love corn pudding? I like to prepare it during Christmas time. I can’t wait to try your recipe soon!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Manny! Enjoy!
Lisa
I’ve never made this but now, I think I’m going to add this dish to my Thanksgiving meal. It looks delicious and so easy to create.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy!
Alexia
I love corn pudding, but I never made it myself. This recipe sounded so simple that I gave it a try. Soo delicious!!
maypal
I’ve never had corn pudding in my life, it’s just not a popular dish around here. But I love corn and this looks like a really good recipe to follow. Do you think adding mozza would be a good idea if I do it?
Beth Pierce
I don’t know if I would add mozzarella. I think cheddar and Parmesan would be a better option.
Jeana Hopper
Omg! It’s delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jeana!
Princess
This sounds delicious. Can this be made in a slow cooker? We always do a potluck lunch for Thanksgiving at work but don’t have access to an oven so I’m always looking for side dish recipes that can be made in a slow cooker.
Beth Pierce
I have never tried it in a slow cooker but maybe one of the readers have.
Caye
I missed seeing your suggestion for freezing until now. No need to answer my question re: freezing leftovers. Enjoy your recipes and I have many on my ‘to do’ list.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Carole Darroch
What is SHOEPEG CORN??? I’m from Canada and I have never heard of it Thank You in advance
Heather Rose
The best dessert ever! And this recipe is even better than my grandmother made!
Eden
First time making this and it was fantastic! We all loved it and it was a great side dish for dinner.