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Spicy Cheddar Cornbread Pudding (from scratch, with no corn muffin mix)

A little spicy, a little sweet and a lot delicious, this Spicy Cheddar Cornbread Pudding is our most-requested side dish ever. We use two kinds of cheeses — extra-sharp cheddar and pepper jack — to give it loads of flavor. Make it with fresh summer corn when it’s in season, but it’s just as good with frozen corn the rest of the year. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn, cornbread
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn shucked (or 16 oz frozen corn, defrosted and drained)
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (160g)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (160g)
  • 75 g sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 extra large eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream (230g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g) melted and cooled
  • 2 cans creamed corn (15 oz cans)
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar grated
  • 4 oz pepper jack cheese grated
  • 6 scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400ºF and set a rack in the middle. Butter a 9 x 13 baking dish or ovenproof ceramic baker.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the corn and cook until the kernels are just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut the kernels off using a sharp knife. (Alternatively, add the corn and 1/4 cup water to a large sealable bag, fold the top of the bag over loosely, and microwave on full power until the kernels are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully remove the bag and open it to let the steam escape; let the corn rest for 10 minutes.)
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and kosher salt in a large bowl. Add the eggs, garlic, oil, sour cream and butter to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture, along with the creamed corn, fresh corn kernels, all but 1/2 cup of the Seriously Sharp Cheddar, all of the Pepper Jack or Habanero Cheddar, and the scallions. Gently stir the batter together until there are no lumps or streaks of flour, but be careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheddar. Bake until the top is golden brown and the centre is still slightly jiggly, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.

Notes

If you want a spicier pudding, substitute 2 oz of the grated Pepper Jack with 2 oz of Cabot Habanero Cheddar.
If you want to used boxed corn muffin mix, see recipe above.
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