Creamy Southern Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe Easy Homemade Golden Crust
A creamy southern corn pudding casserole with a golden crust that is easy to make, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14.75 oz / 418 g) creamed corn
- 1 can (15.25 oz / 432 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or dash of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, and 4 tablespoons melted butter until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Stir in 1 can creamed corn and 1 can drained whole kernel corn. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until thick but pourable. Add a splash more milk if too stiff.
- Optional: fold in a pinch of black pepper or smoked paprika.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until edges are bubbly and top is golden and slightly caramelized. If center is wet after 50 minutes, bake an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overbeat the eggs to avoid dense pudding. Drain whole kernel corn well to prevent watery casserole. Use fresh baking powder for proper rise. Butter the dish generously for a crispy crust. Use room temperature eggs and milk for even baking. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Let casserole rest 10 minutes before slicing to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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