Southern Corn Pudding Recipe (2024)

AuthenticSouthern Corn Puddingis aclassic recipemade with fresh ingredients resembling a custard. It’s sweet, creamy and rich, which makes it the best side dish you’ll ever taste!

If you’re from the south, you might have tried several recipes named corn pudding. There’s one style made with Jiffy cornbread mix that includes sour cream, and a corn casserole made withstuffing mix.

Most southerners loveskillet creamed corn, which is also a traditional favorite.

While these recipes are terrific, there’s only one that can truly be called classic corn pudding. It comes straight from grandma's house to your table.

Traditional puddings are made with fresh corn and minimal ingredients. There’s no cornmeal, canned corn, or stuffing involved. This vintage recipe is totally gluten-free!

Ingredient List

Southern Corn Puddingonly requires a few simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Quantities are listed in the recipe card.

• butter– real butter creates the best flavor
• fresh whole kernel corn– fresh is always best
• onion– adds a little ‘sass’
• heavy cream– gives the pudding its creaminess
• cornstarch– thickens things up
• white sugar– sweetens the pudding
• large eggs– binds everything together
• spices– enhances the flavor

Those are the only ingredients you need to be in comfort food heaven in just 30 minutes!

How to Make Corn Pudding

You’ll need four ears of fresh corn that has been shucked and washed. Cut it off the cob with a sharp knife into a large mixing bowl.

Be careful not to cut all the way into the cob, and to start at the top and work your way down.

Chop up a small onion and put it in a skillet with the corn and butter over medium heat. Sauté for a few minutes until onion is tender, then add sugar and mix until melted.

Pour heavy cream into the skillet, followed by cornstarch mixed with a little water. Stir until thickened over low heat. Add a dash of garlic salt, pepper and parsley.

Take skillet off of heat. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then fold into the corn. Mix well, then pour contents of skillet into a 6 x 9 or 8 x 8 inch casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until corn custard is set and golden brown.

Recipe FAQS

Serving Tips

This Southern Corn Puddingrecipe is often served during Easter or Thanksgiving dinner withglazed hamor turkey. It also tastes great withcornbread biscuit dressingandpineapple cheese casserole.

At our house, you can find this classic southern side dish at all of our family gatherings. We serve it at holiday dinners, but also withbarbecue ribsandpulled pork!

It’s a very versatile side dish that everyone goes crazy over!

Variations

Some folks like a sweet corn pudding, while others like it savory. If you want to switch up your holiday meals, try adding green chiles or green onions to the pudding for an entirely different taste.

You can also add cheddar cheese and use whole milk instead of cream if desired. No matter how you make it, this homemade corn pudding is an easy recipe that will be a great side dish on your holiday table.

If you're looking for other side dishes to serve alongside this recipe, give these a whirl! They're make a great combination for holiday dinners when served together.

• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Puff Pastry Asparagus
• Green Bean Casserole