Sweet Corn Pudding is a delicious and easy addition to your Thanksgiving table. This Southern favorite is a cross between a savory pudding and creamed corn. It’s subtly sweet, creamy, and full of fresh corn flavor.
This is one of my favorite holiday dishes. I love the sweetness and how well it goes with the savory Thanksgiving dishes. At my holiday table, this is the dish that my family argues, then wheels and deals for seconds.
Sweet Corn Pudding
Every recipe that I’ve seen for this dish uses a box of cornbread muffin mix. While that recipe is delicious, I wanted to make this recipe using separate ingredients with fewer preservatives.
Using flour, cornmeal, and baking powder accomplishes the same thing as the cornbread muffin mix does, but with a fresher flavor. It also allows you to control how sweet or savory you make the dish.
Ingredients Needed
- Large eggs – this makes the ‘custard’ for the casserole
- Butter, sour cream, salt, and half and half
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla – this accentuates both the sweetness and flavor of the corn
- All-purpose flour, cornmeal, and baking powder
- Frozen corn kernels
- Canned cream-style corn
How To Make This Casserole
- Mix together the eggs, butter, sugar, half and half, and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, frozen and canned corn.
- Pour into a baking dish and bake until golden.
To quote my idol, Ina Garten, ‘How easy is that?’
Variations And Additions
- Reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons and add ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, and a 4-ounce can of chopped green chiles. Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese. This will give you a Southwestern flavor.
- Add shredded carrots for a colorful nutrition boost.
- The addition of cubed goat cheese adds a tangy, creamy flavor.
- Fresh thyme, parsley, chives, or rosemary lend an herbaceous note to the casserole.
Looking for more Thanksgiving sides? Here are a few to try:
- Cauliflower Au Gratin
- Spicy Southern Corn Casserole
- Savory Carrot Flan
- Savory Apple And Chestnut Stuffing
- Yankee Herbed Bread Stuffing
- Marmalade Rum Glazed Carrots
- Savory Butternut Squash Casserole
- Mom’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Corn Pudding
Sweet Corn Pudding is a delicious and easy addition to your Thanksgiving table. This Southern favorite is a cross between a savory pudding and creamed corn. It’s subtly sweet, creamy, and full of fresh corn flavor.
- Author: Millie Brinkley
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
6 large eggs
⅓ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 cans (14-ounce) cream-style corn
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
Whisk in the melted butter, sugar, ½ cup half and half, and vanilla.
Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt to the mixture.
Stir into the bowl with the egg mixture.
Add the corn kernels, and creamed corn. Stir until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the middle of the casserole is slightly jiggly, but not liquid and golden brown on the top.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Keywords: sweet corn pudding, Thanksgiving side dishes, corn, Southern pudding, side dish