Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding

A soft, custardy baked corn casserole with sweet corn kernels, eggs, butter, and a little cornmeal, baked until golden on top. A from-scratch version of the Thanksgiving classic that skips boxed muffin mix, which usually contains wheat.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Total: 65 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 8 servings in about 1h 5m (15 min prep, 50 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including corn kernels, large eggs, whole milk — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, cornmeal and baking powder are the main risks, so use both labeled gluten-free, as listed. Wash the food processor if it last pulsed crumbs or crackers.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding: This recipe was developed with gluten-free ingredients and no gluten-containing grains. Check every label yourself, and use gluten-free products where the recipe calls for them.

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Instructions

1 Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
2 Pulse half the corn in a food processor until coarsely chopped and creamy. This releases the corn milk that gives the pudding its body.
3 Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, and melted butter in a large bowl. Whisk in the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4 Stir in the pulsed corn, the whole kernels, and the chives. Pour into the baking dish.
5 Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until the edges are golden and puffed and the center is set with only a slight jiggle.
6 Rest 10 minutes before serving so the custard firms up.

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

Protein

24g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Fiber

360mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Set the dish inside a larger pan of hot water for an extra-silky custard.
Assemble up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and add 10 minutes to the baking time.
Fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and a diced jalapeno for a savory twist.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding take?

Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding takes about 1 hour 5 minutes: 15 minutes to prep and 50 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding?

Check corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed, large eggs, whole milk before they go into Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding. Cornmeal and baking powder are the main risks, so use both labeled gluten-free, as listed. Wash the food processor if it last pulsed crumbs or crackers.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Southern Corn Pudding be stored?

Assemble up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and add 10 minutes to the baking time.

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