James River Corn Pudding

Creamy, indulgent, and infused with comforting flavors, James River Corn Pudding is a quintessential Southern side dish that elevates any meal. This baked delight features tender, sautéed corn kernels folded into a silky custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, perfectly seasoned with a hint of nutmeg and black pepper. Sweetened with just a touch of sugar and thickened with a light dusting of flour, this dish achieves a golden, slightly jiggly perfection after an hour in the oven. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, it’s an ideal addition to holiday spreads, Sunday dinners, or any roast feast. Serve warm and let its rustic, sweet-savory charm steal the show! Keywords: corn pudding, Southern side dish, holiday recipes, creamy corn casserole, easy corn pudding recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 0.75 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the frozen corn and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat and allow the corn to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, flour, eggs, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the sautéed corn, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set in the center. It should jiggle slightly but not appear liquid when gently shaken.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will help the pudding firm up and make it easier to slice.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish for roasted meats, holiday meals, or as a stand-alone treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1209.3 grams (1209.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1905

Total Fat 124.80g	160%
Saturated Fat 65.70g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 1032mg	344%
Sodium 970mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 159.10g	58%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 92.70g
Protein 50.90g	102%

Vitamin D 321IU	1605%
Calcium 588mg	45%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1942mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 32.4%