Virginia Hetzel Corn Pudding Recipes

BAKED CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a medium ovenproof casserole dish. Set aside.
• Combine the milk and cornmeal in a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking rapidly and constantly, until very, very thick, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the corn kernels, herbs and the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the warm cornmeal mixture.
• Transfer the lightened cornmeal mixture to the prepared dish; smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake until puffed and golden-brown on top and the inside is firm but still moist, 20 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone pad. Place an 8x11-inch baking dish on the pad.
• Place corn in a blender or food processor. Add maple syrup, eggs, milk, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, flour, and baking powder. Mix briefly with a spatula to push down the dry ingredients.
• Pulse mixture until it begins to come together. Then increase setting to high and blend until completely smooth, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Add heavy cream and 2/3 of the melted butter. Whisk to thoroughly blend.
• Grease baking dish with the rest of the butter. Pour batter into baking dish. Bake in preheated oven on the baking sheet until pudding is browned and set, between 60 and 75 minutes depending on the size and shape of your baking dish.

JHESSYKA'S FAVE CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Blend the corn and milk together in a medium bowl until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a heavy-bottomed pot. Whisk in the cornstarch, sugar and pinch of salt and put the pot over medium heat. Slowly stir until the mixture is very thick, about 10 to 15 minutes. Taste for sweetness and salt and adjust, as necessary. Pour into small individual serving dishes or 1large serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate to set up for at least 1 hour.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

EDNA LEWIS'S CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Cut the corn from the cob into a mixing bowl by slicing from the top of the ear downward. Don't go too close to the cob; cut only half the kernel, then scrape off the rest with the back of the knife.
• Stir sugar and salt into corn. Mix beaten eggs and milk together, then stir into corn mixture. Add melted butter and mix thoroughly.
• Spoon mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the dish in a larger baking dish or roasting pan. Transfer to oven and carefully pour hot water into the larger dish until it comes about halfway up the sides of the smaller baking dish.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean. The pudding will be set but still jiggle.

HILDA CROCKETT'S CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Combine sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl.
• Add eggs, corn and milk and mix well.
• Turn into baking dish and dot generously with butter.
• Bake until center is almost firm, about 1 hour.

HELEN MCEACHRANE'S CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the middle shelf and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a one-and-a-half-quart ovenproof casserole with about one tablespoon of butter and set aside.
• Husk the corn and remove all the silk. With a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the cob, slicing from the top of the ear downward and not too close to the cob. Place the kernels in a large mixing bowl. With a small spoon, scrape the pulp from the cobs into the mixing bowl. Add the onions and set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk. Mix in the sugar, salt and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the corn mixture. Melt the remaining three tablespoons of butter and pour into the mixture. Pour the mixture into the casserole and grate with fresh nutmeg.
• Place the casserole in a roasting pan and set on the oven rack. Add boiling water to the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the casserole. Bake for 45 minutes or until a sharp paring knife inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean. Serve immediately.

GREAT AUNT D.J.'S CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• Beat eggs together in a large bowl until well mixed; stir in cream and butter. Gradually stir sugar mixture into egg mixture until smooth; fold in corn until evenly coated. Pour corn mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pudding is lightly browned and set in the middle, about 45 minutes.

VIRGINIA HETZEL CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine beaten eggs, half and half and baking powder and stir well. Set aside, melt butter and add in sugar and flour, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Gradually add egg mixture, stirring constantly with a wire disk until smooth. Add corn and stir well. Pour into greased 1+ quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, drizzle 2T melted butter over pudding. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, sprinkle over all. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.