This Corn Pudding Casserole is a true southern comfort food staple. Fluffy, flavorful and versatile, corn pudding is the perfect dish for bringing to potlucks and packing on picnics since it can be enjoyed hot or cold!
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Folks, I’m not sure I know how to describe the awesomeness that is this corn pudding recipe. Just think a fluffier version of cornbread with a whole load of flavor. So dang good!
This really is one of my and Freddy’s favorite dishes. Made from scratch (no mixes here!) this corn casserole is rich yet light, creamy and oh-so-delicious. And full disclosure: the nutmeg is the secret ingredient that really lifts this up.
Related Recipe : Southern Smothered Potatoes.
We also like that it isn’t a sweet version, as we find the corn is sweet enough for us. But it’s easy enough to add some sugar in if you prefer.
Corn Pudding Casserole is simple to make and with nothing more than a handful of commonplace staple pantry ingredients. That means it’s just the thing for Sunday lunches, weeknight suppers, to feed dinner guests, potlucks, meal trains, and picnics.
Yeap, this is the kind of dish that is equally suited for putting out on special occasions like Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas and more. Super economical, super tasty, and super versatile too. #winningcombination
The really great thing about this recipe is that you can eat it both warm and cold. I love nothing more than pulling a cold slice from the fridge and pairing it with a glass of Southern sweet tea.
What Is Corn Pudding
Homemade corn pudding is like a creamy corn casserole. This is a soufflé style dish with a creamy fluffy interior and an eggy exterior which can be found on just about every southern table.
Why You Will Love It
- It’s an easy recipe to follow that comes together quickly and without a lot of fuss.
- Flexible – serve it up as a side, main meal or snack (or be like me and enjoy it for breakfast).
- It is chock full of down-home, comfort food, creamy, cheesy goodness.
- You can easily customize this recipe to put your own spin on it (more on this below).
- Assemble ahead and keep on hand as a fridge friendly or freezer-friendly dish.
How To Make Southern Corn Pudding Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350F / 175C and lightly oil a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, corn starch, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- Beat the eggs in a separate large mixing bowl, then stir in the half-and-half, melted butter and cheese.
- Add in the spiced flour mixture and stir until completely combined and smooth.
- Fold in the corn and green onions and then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Tap gently so the batter evens out.
- Bake for about 35 -38 mins until the pudding is golden brown around the edges. Test by inserting a toothpick or skewer in the center. The casserole is done when it comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or cold.
Corn Pudding Tips
- You can use thawed frozen corn kernels or cut them fresh from the ears of corn.
- To reduce calories, use a bit less cheese and replace some of the cream with milk.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before making this recipe.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar if you want a sweeter corn pudding.
Recipe Variations
This recipe is sooooo good as is, but you can easily add other ingredients to suit your taste, such as:
- Jalapeño peppers
- Bacon
- Chorizo (my favorite!)
- Andouille sausage
- Chili
- Vanilla
- Honey
- Ham
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Creamed corn
Prep Ahead and Meal Prep
Prep Ahead
Make ahead and refrigerate the baked dish for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Or assemble up to a day ahead, cover with foil and bake when needed. Note that you will need to add a few more minutes of bake time if the ingredients are chilled.
Time-saving shortcut ==> Buy pre-shredded cheese from the store instead of grating your own.
Can I Freeze Corn Pudding?
Yeap, you can. It might even be worth freezing in individual portions to make meal prep a breeze.
How To Reheat Corn Pudding
Let it thaw overnight, then cover in foil and reheat in a warm oven at about 300F / 149C. For a quicker reheat, use the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
More Southern Recipes
- Southern Grape Salad.
- Candied Sweet Potatoes.
- Southern Fried Pork Chops.
- How To Make Gravy.
- Scalloped Corn.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this corn pudding.
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Corn Pudding Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 cups (20oz) corn kernels thawed if frozen
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F / 175C and lightly oil a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, corn starch, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- Beat the eggs in a separate large mixing bowl, then stir in the half-and-half, melted butter and cheese.
- Add in the spiced flour mixture and stir until completely combined and smooth.
- Fold in the corn and green onions and then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Tap gently so the batter evens out.
- Bake for about 35 -38 mins until the pudding is golden brown around the edges. Test by inserting a toothpick or skewer in the center. The casserole is done when it comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or cold.
Notes
Tips
- You can use thawed frozen corn kernels or cut them fresh from the ears of corn.
- To reduce calories, use a bit less cheese and replace some of the cream with milk.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before making this recipe.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar if you want a sweeter corn pudding.
What a fabulous recipe! So easy and tasty! I’ll definitely be making this one again!
Looks like a fantastic corn pudding. I love all the suggestions for add ins. I think chorizo would be my favorite too!
Made it! The flavors and the taste of this corn pudding casserole are amazing! It is worth making!
So creamy and delicious casserole . Would be a great dish for potlucks. Thanks for sharing
I love a good casserole, but never made a corn version before! I love how soft it looks!
This is the perfect corn casserole recipe! It reminds me of the one my best friend’s mom made when we were kids! The top bakes up to a beautiful golden brown.