Description
A comforting and flavorful corn pudding enhanced with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh herbs, perfect as a side dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (or frozen corn, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (thyme, chives, or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh corn, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until fluffy.
- Pour the wet mixture over the corn mixture and fold gently until combined.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences; for example, use gouda for a smoky flavor or add jalapeños for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: corn pudding, comfort food, baked dish, vegetarian side, Southern cooking