This post may contain affiliate links. This simple corn pudding recipe is a classic Southern comfort dish. It’s the best side dish served corn pudding to a Sunday ham or with a Thanksgiving turkey.
Corn Pudding is a classic side dish recipe and a staple in my kitchen. This easy recipe needs just a few minutes to prep and makes a rich casserole with a sweet creamy corn flavor. Perfect next to a Sunday ham dinner or served with turkey dinner, this homemade corn pudding recipe is prepared without corn muffin mix. This easy corn pudding is simple to make ahead and even freezes well. With a recipe like this, you will always have a quick and delicious side dish on hand! Homemade corn pudding is a favorite side dish with a creamy custard-like texture and of course lots of corn flavor. This dish needs only a few ingredients, mainly frozen and creamed corn, and it comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients This corn pudding recipe is made from scratch without corn muffin mix or Jiffy mix. Eggs and milk give this corn pudding a custard like texture which is what makes it different than a cornbread casserole. We love adding a little bit of sweetness to corn dishes. Cornstarch helps the pudding set as it bakes. You can even make it ahead and freeze to always have a delicious side on hand! Swap out the chives for minced white onion.
Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese. 4 cup crumbled bacon before baking. You can use cream in place of milk in this recipe if desired. Use salted or unsalted butter, adjust the salt in the recipe as needed. This side dish is a pudding and has a moist custard-like texture, it is not expected to have a crumb like cornbread casserole. To Make Corn Pudding Ahead of Time Corn pudding is a great dish to bring to pot luck dinners.