Description
This Corn Pudding Casserole is a comforting, creamy side dish featuring sweet corn in a tender, slightly sweet batter enriched with sour cream and butter. Baked until golden and topped with savory bacon, green onions, and Parmesan cheese, it pairs perfectly with hearty meals or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn (don’t drain)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, but not hot)
- 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Toppings
- Cooked bacon (diced, amount to taste)
- Green onions or chives (diced, amount to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside to get ready for the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until smooth. Add both cans of corn (creamed corn and whole kernel corn, undrained), melted but not hot butter, sour cream, and olive oil. Whisk briskly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: On top of the wet mixture, add the flour, cornmeal, white sugar, salt, and baking powder. Gently whisk just until all ingredients are combined and no dry streaks remain; avoid overmixing for best texture.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center. Remember it will firm up as it cools.
- Add Toppings and Serve: After baking, optionally sprinkle the top with finely grated Parmesan cheese, cooked crumbled bacon, and diced green onions or chives for a more savory flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider additional cheese or herbs.
- Make sure the melted butter is not hot to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- This casserole can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Use fresh green onions or chives for the best flavor contrast in toppings.
