Description
Southern corn pudding brings creamy comfort straight from Ree Drummond’s kitchen. Buttery sweet corn melts into a silky custard that promises hearty warmth for family gatherings and holiday tables.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 5 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (236 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (177 ml) yellow corn meal
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Wet and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) half-and-half
- ½ cup (113 g) melted butter
- 2 ½ cups fresh, canned, or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and thoroughly grease a 3-quart (2.84-liter) baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and carefully render the bacon until it becomes crisp and golden, creating a flavorful base for the dish.
- Add chopped onions to the sizzling bacon and sauté until they become translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatic qualities.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and garlic powder, whisking the dry ingredients until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and half-and-half cream until thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the liquid egg mixture into the dry ingredient mixture, ensuring no lumps remain and creating a smooth, consistent batter.
- Incorporate the caramelized onions, crispy bacon pieces, rendered bacon fat, and melted unsalted butter into the batter, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Fold in fresh or thawed corn kernels, distributing them throughout the mixture for balanced flavor and texture.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, checking for a golden-brown surface and a slightly firm center. Remove promptly to prevent overcooking and drying out.
Notes
- Spice up your corn pudding with unexpected ingredients like crispy bacon bits or diced green chiles for a flavor-packed twist.
- Customize your dish by swapping whole corn kernels with creamed corn for a smoother, more luxurious texture.
- Test doneness by gently shaking the baking dish – the center should wobble slightly but not be liquid.
- Cool the pudding for 10-15 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing a breeze.
- Blend ingredients gently and briefly to maintain a light, airy consistency that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 353 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 176 mg