Description
Hearty pioneer woman corn pudding celebrates midwestern comfort cooking with creamy, rich ingredients from rural kitchens. Home cooks appreciate this classic side dish that delivers warm, satisfying flavor for family gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen thawed)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted
- 1 cup (236 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (177 ml) yellow corn meal
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tbsps baking powder
- 1 ½ tsps kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Render bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp and golden, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Aromatics Development: Sauté chopped onions in the bacon drippings until translucent, infusing the base with sweet depth.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Liquid Component Blending: Vigorously whisk eggs and half-and-half until smooth and slightly aerated, creating a cohesive liquid mixture.
- Batter Integration: Fold liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, ensuring a lump-free consistency, then incorporate caramelized onions, crispy bacon, bacon fat, and melted butter.
- Corn Incorporation: Gently fold corn kernels throughout the batter, distributing evenly for balanced texture and flavor profile.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a 3-quart baking dish, and pour the complete batter, spreading uniformly.
- Final Cooking: Bake for 55-60 minutes until the surface turns golden-brown and the center becomes slightly firm, then remove immediately to preserve moisture and prevent drying.
Notes
- Bacon Prep Tip: Render bacon slowly over medium-low heat to achieve maximum crispness and extract rich, flavorful fat for enhanced corn pudding depth.
- Texture Control: Whisk egg and cream mixture vigorously to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, consistent batter that guarantees a creamy final result.
- Corn Selection: Use fresh or high-quality frozen corn kernels for optimal sweetness and texture, distributing them evenly throughout the pudding for balanced flavor.
- Baking Watch: Monitor pudding closely during final 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, aiming for a golden surface with a slightly firm center that remains moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg