Description
Southern comfort meets creamy indulgence in this Paula Deen corn pudding, a classic side dish that whispers of family gatherings and homestyle warmth. Rich with buttery corn and a silky custard base, this recipe offers pure Southern hospitality you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ¼ ounces / 432 grams) can drained whole kernel corn
- 1 (14 ¾ ounces / 418 grams) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) package corn muffin mix
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
Instructions
- Combine whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, melted butter, and corn muffin mix in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring thoroughly until the ingredients form a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Transfer the blended corn mixture into a well-greased 9-inch by 13-inch (23 centimeters by 33 centimeters) casserole dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the mixture to bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the surface develops a rich, golden-brown color and the edges appear slightly crisp.
- Once the initial baking is complete, carefully remove the casserole from the oven and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface.
- Return the cheese-topped casserole to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and create a bubbling, appetizing layer.
- After removing from the oven, let the corn casserole rest for 5 minutes to stabilize and cool slightly, which helps the dish maintain its structure when serving.
- Serve the warm corn casserole directly from the baking dish, ensuring each portion captures the melted cheese and golden-brown edges.
Notes
- Pat corn kernels dry thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from diluting the pudding’s rich consistency.
- Warm ingredients like sour cream and butter blend seamlessly, creating a velvety smooth base for the corn pudding.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough textures, keeping the pudding delightfully tender and light.
- Strategic cheese placement during the final baking moments ensures a perfectly melted, golden-brown topping.
- Letting the pudding rest allows flavors to settle and makes slicing and serving a breeze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg