Cornbread Pudding

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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