Description
This Nantucket Corn Pudding is golden, creamy, and topped with a buttery crust that adds the perfect texture. It’s the ultimate comfort food—simple enough for weeknights but elegant enough for holiday feasts. The rich blend of sweet corn and savory custard makes it an irresistible side dish for everything from baked chicken to roasted turkey. Whether you’re serving it as part of a Southern-style dinner or a festive family meal, it’s a must-have on the table. It’s a standout among quick breakfast options, easy dinner sides, and hearty food ideas for your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1 can cream-style corn (14.75 oz)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk or half-and-half
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup cornmeal or crushed crackers (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, cream-style corn, beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt.
3. Stir until evenly mixed and pour into the prepared baking dish.
4. If using, sprinkle crushed crackers or cornmeal evenly over the top.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer pudding, substitute cream for milk.
Add chopped green onions or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: corn pudding, Nantucket corn, easy recipe, dinner ideas, holiday side