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Prep time
25 minutes
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Cook time
1 hour
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Makes
1 1/2 quart casserole
Author Notes
Southern corn pudding gets a lil' sassier. We lose the sugar and gain a lot in return. Instead of just cream or milk, sharp-as-heck cheddar and buttermilk join the party. Meanwhile, onion and garlic add oomph, and mustard and hot sauce cut through all the richness. Make no mistake—corn is still star here. It just has some new (and improved!) backup singers. —Emma Laperruque
Test Kitchen Notes
Featured in: A Creamy, Cheesy Casserole That Treats Fresh Corn Right —The Editors
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New-Fashioned Corn Pudding
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
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1
large white or yellow onion, finely diced
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1 1/2 teaspoons
kosher salt, plus more for the onions
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2
garlic cloves, smashed, peeled, and minced
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1 teaspoon
ground mustard
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1 cup
heavy cream
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1/2 cup
buttermilk
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3
large eggs
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1 teaspoon
hot sauce
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3 cups
fresh corn kernels (from about 4 cobs)
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3/4 cup
grated sharp-as-possible cheddar
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6 tablespoons
cornmeal
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1 1/2 teaspoons
baking powder
Directions
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Set a medium skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When it’s melted, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Turn off the heat. Add the garlic and mustard, and stir. Let cool while you tend to the rest of the recipe.
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Heat the oven to 350° F. Butter a 9x9 inch baking dish (or other 1 1/2 quart–sized baking dish).
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Combine the cream, buttermilk, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and hot sauce in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk with a fork until smooth. Combine the corn kernels, cheddar, cornmeal, and baking powder in another, larger bowl. Stir with a spoon or rubber spatula until combined. Add the cooled onion mixture and stir. Add the liquid mixture and stir. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for about 45 minutes until the casserole has puffed up, is deeply browned along the edges, and browning on top. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Emma was the food editor at Food52. She created the award-winning column, Big Little Recipes, and turned it into a cookbook in 2021. These days, she's a senior editor at Bon Appétit, leading digital cooking coverage. Say hello on Instagram at @emmalaperruque.
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