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Your holiday table isn't complete without CLASSIC CORN PUDDING! This delicious side dish is the perfect complement for Thanksgiving foods such as turkey and greens or Christmas favorites, especially ham. YUM!

Corn Pudding Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie
Corn Pudding is the perfect mix of creamy and savory. This easy corn pudding recipe is the best holiday side dish.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 15 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
  • teaspoons kosher salt 5 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 large eggs 150 grams, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
  • 3 cups corn kernels 375 grams (fresh, frozen, or canned. If using canned, fully drain)
  • 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon optional
  • Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, cilantro, basil, thyme, rosemary)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9-inch or 1½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, stir the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and red pepper flakes together.
    2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, and melted butter together.
    3 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • While whisking, add the sugar mixture to the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth. Add corn (and bacon, if using) and stir until combined.
    3 cups corn kernels, 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon
  • Pour mixture into sprayed baking dish and bake at 350°F just until set in the middle and golden brown, 45-60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with your favorite herb and serve.
    Chopped fresh herbs

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Notes

  • If your corn is very wet, you can toast it in a pan set over medium heat for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store corn pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg