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Cornbread Pudding is a easy side dish with sweet corn mixed into a cornbread-like batter. It’s quick to throw together and is a must at any holiday gathering!
When I think about any holiday meal, I always look forward to a tasty side dish more than the main dish. I mean, I love a good piece of ham or roast beef, but the side dishes get me every time. Stuffing? Yes please. Green bean casserole? Pass it over!
And this Cornbread Pudding?! It’ll be first on my plate! It’s truly one of my favorite side dishes and I think it’ll be a big hit with your friends and family, too!
A Great Side Dish for the Holidays
For those of you preparing a large meal for family and friends, you’ll be glad to know that this is one of the easiest side dishes you can make. With only 6 simple ingredients and a quick stir, you’ll be well on your way to serving up this creamy cornbread pudding recipe, also known as corn casserole.
It’s got similar flavor to a traditional cornbread (lots of corn flavor and a little bit sweet) but with a more custard-like texture. It’s creamy, thanks to the sour cream and cream style corn and has whole kernels of corn throughout the dish. Ok now all this talk is getting me HUNGRY!
Though I tend to think of Cornbread Pudding more during the holidays, it’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, too! If you’re craving comfort food, this classic southern side dish is exactly what you need!
Cornbread Pudding Ingredients
Ahhh don’t we all love a recipe with a short list of ingredients?!
- Eggs – I always use large eggs
- Regular Sour Cream – Use full-fat sour cream (skip the low fat version) for this recipe
- Melted Butter – I use salted butter
- Whole Kernel Corn – If you have sweet corn in the freezer, you can certainly use that instead of the canned corn! Simply thaw out and drain any excess moisture. You’ll need 1 ½ cups. You could also opt to use fresh corn cut off the cob.
- Cream-Style Corn
- Boxed Cornbread Mix – I’ve always used Jiffy cornbread mix for this recipe as they’re the perfect sized boxes!
How to Make Cornbread Pudding
Combine the eggs, sour cream, melted butter and cans of corn in a large bowl. Then add the jiffy mix to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Pour into greased casserole dish or cast-iron skillet and bake in a preheated oven until a very light golden brown on top.
Optional Add-Ins
I really love this easy recipe as-is, but have also added different ingredients to change it up a bit! Here are a few ideas for ingredients to add to change it up! Be sure to add these ingredients in when you stir the cornbread mix in.
- Diced jalapeños – Be sure to remove the seeds if you don’t want quite as much heat
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Cheese – Cheddar and pepperjack would both be great options!
- Diced red and green peppers
- Canned diced green chilies – I recommend draining these before adding them to the batter so they don’t add too much moisture
Cornbread Pudding in the CrockPot
Cornbread Pudding can be made in the CrockPot! This is perfect for holidays when the ovens are full. Using a 9×13 inch casserole slow cooker works really great, but a regular slow cooker works great too. Either way, be sure to grease it well for easy cleanup. I recommend cooking on high heat for about 2 hours or on low for 3 hours, however all slow cookers are SO different. Be sure to test the recipe in your slow cooker before an event.
What to do with Leftover Cornbread Pudding
I get it – the holiday table is full of delicious options and sometimes, you end up with leftovers! Simply spoon the remaining side dish into an airtight container or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
I don’t recommend freezing cornbread pudding as the texture won’t be as good when reheated.
Other Delicious Side Dishes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes – With smooth and fluffy potatoes, rich cream cheese and ooey-gooey cheddar cheese, these are SO good, there’s no need for gravy!
Butterhorn Rolls – These soft and tender Butterhorn Rolls (aka crescent rolls) are easy to make and a delicious addition to any meal!
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots – They’re easy to make, full of flavor and have just the right amount of sweetness!
Orange Jello Salad – With just a few ingredients, this light and fluffy Orange Jello Salad is super easy, kid-friendly and perfect for any gathering!
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Cornbread Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn drained
- 1 14.75-ounce can creamed corn
- 1 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix
Instructions
- Grease a 3-qt casserole dish with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, melted butter and both cans of corn.2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, 1 15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn, 1 14.75-ounce can creamed corn
- Stir in the cornbread mix, then pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.1 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix
- Bake for 40-45 minutes; serve warm.
This is the best corn pudding we’ve ever made!
Omgaaaah… thank you!!!! So good… still stuffing my face and im hiding in the garage to keep the rest from my daughter and son who are trying to fight me for it! Lol no joke! They’re older teens so don’t think im a terrible mom 🤭
Hahaha that’s the best. Thanks for the laugh!!! So glad you all enjoyed it! 🙂
very good excellent
Can you make this ahead of time and reheat or serve room temperature
You can make it ahead of time, but be sure to cover it when you reheat so it doesn’t dry out! ~Kelsey
Please pay attention if you use 2X the amount on the recipe. It does not give correct measurements for corn, creamed corn and Jiffy. All other measurements are good 😊 Great recipe always a huge hit at family functions!
Thank you for mentioning that! Glad you enjoy the recipe!! ~Kelsey
Just made your recipe – doubled it, seemed a bit too liquidy – it’s in the oven – then I saw this message after I started rechecking ingredients- hoping for the best!
Could you share exactly how this needs adjusted? I am making it for tonight and doing a double batch!🥰
Hi, do you know how to substitute cornmeal for the cornbread mix? I’m making this for Christmas.
Hi Samantha – I’ve only ever used the cornbread mix for this. Sorry!! ~Kelsey
If you have a corn bread recipe that you normally use with cornmeal- mix all the dry like normal (from your cornbread recipe) and continue on with this recipe for the wet ingredients. worked out well for me!!
I’ve made this recipe several times, it’s always a big hit! I usually double or triple the recipe when making my October chili because everyone wants more of it. This year I may throw some cheddar cheese on top. Great recipe, you will love it and so simple to put together!!!
So delicious. Thank you
I am alone and making this side is just too much for one person for 1 meal. Has anyone ever frozen the batter, let it thaw, then baked? And how did it turn out.
Corn Pudding is such a favorite of mine!
Thanks
How much sour cream do you use
Hi Tiffany – the whole recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog post. 1 cup of sour cream. Enjoy! ~Kelsey
What size crockpot can I use?
You can use one of the 9×13-inch crock pots or a 6-qt slow cooker!
Can you make ahead one day?
You can bake it the day before and then reheat it, but it might be slightly more dry. I always think it’s best mixed up and made fresh! ~Kelsey
Do you think frosted corn flakes to add for crispness would be a good idea?
Hi Becky – I really think it would add too much sweetness and they might get a bit soggy after baking! Though I’ve never tried it! 🙂 ~Kelsey
So good!!!
If I wanted to use leftover cornbread crumbs, do you know how I would substitute it into this recipe?
Hi Vina – I’ve never tested that before, so I’m not sure. ~Kelsey
I’m wanting to make this in a square baking pan. What size do you think would work better, an 8×8 or 9×9 pan? Thanks!
Hi Jeanne – This makes too much for a square pan so I’d do two 8×8 pans or one 9×13 (though it may affect the cooking time). ~Kelsey
Made for Thanksgiving everyone loved it, making it again adding fried bacon, will let you know how it comes out. Everyone better with bacon right?
I think that sounds AMAZING!!! ~Kelsey