Description
A comforting and delicious baked corn pudding featuring fresh corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and vibrant herbs, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (cut off the cob or canned)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 handful fresh herbs (thyme, chives, or parsley), finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, corn, cheddar cheese, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allowing the pudding to rest after baking will help maintain its shape when slicing. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tougher texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: corn pudding, baked corn, comfort food, Southern cuisine, cheese dish