When it comes to holiday side dishes, we always have the classics on our table like sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, loaded mashed potato casserole, and this delicious corn pudding. This corn dish is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other family gathering.
Corn Pudding Ingredients
To make this rich and fluffy corn pudding recipe you will need butter, eggs, cornbread mix, corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream, sugar and herbs. Check out my Thanksgiving recipes for the perfect turkey for your table such as dry brined turkey, Cajun turkey or grilled turkey breast.
How Do You Make Corn Pudding?
Start this recipe by mixing melted butter, eggs, cornbread mix, corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream and sugar in a large bowl. Pour the batter in a prepared casserole dish or baking dish. Bake the batter until golden brown. Let it cool and top it with a sprinkle of chives. Serve it and enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
You can use fresh or frozen whole kernel corn instead of canned if you prefer. Use a colander to drain any excess water. If you’re looking to save a few calories, you can use light sour cream and reduce the amount of butter by 2 tablespoons. This dish is best served fresh from the oven. If you need to reheat it, cut it into slices and microwave until warm. This dish can be assembled up to one day before you plan to bake it. Simply cover your baking dish with foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook. You may need to add a few more minutes to the baking time because you’re starting with a cold casserole. Looking to make corn pudding for a crowd? You can easily double this recipe and bake it in a 9″ x 13″ dish to serve more people. You will need to increase the bake time a bit, so keep a close eye on your casserole.
Flavor Variations
This pudding is savory, fluffy and delicious as-is; however, you can change the recipe to suit your own taste.
Mexican: Add a can of diced green chiles and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Bacon: Add 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon. Sweet: Increase the amount of sugar to 3 tablespoons. Spicy: Add 1 cup of pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup diced pickled jalapenos. Toppings: I like to serve this dish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs for garnish. I’ve used chives here, but other great options are dill, parsley or green onions.
Corn pudding is the perfect side dish to serve alongside ham, turkey, chicken or beef. It’s a welcome addition to any menu and best of all, it only takes about 5 minutes to prep! How can you go wrong with that?
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