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.

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.

GRANDMA'S CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add melted butter, sugar, and milk. Whisk in cornstarch. Stir in corn and creamed corn. Blend well. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
• Bake for 1 hour.

CLASSIC BAKED CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in milk. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gradually stir in eggs and cheese. Stir in corn and parsley. Pour into baking dish.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over corn mixture.
• Bake uncovered 55 to 65 minutes or until mixture is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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.

VIRGINIA SOUTHERN STYLE CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar and flour in a separate bowl Beat eggs in a separate bowl Melt butter in a sauce pan on top of stove
• 2. In a large mixing bowl combine cans of corn. Add flour and sugar mixture to the bowl of corn a little at a time. Stir in the beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Add melted butter to the mixture. Lastly Stir in can milk and whisk together thoroughly (it's best to use an electric mixture or whisk).
• 3. Pour the mixture into a 9" X 11" X 2" rectangular baking dish 9(or equivalent). Place dish in another pan of shallow water. This helps make the custard on top. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until top is golden brown.

CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree, not to exceed 1 cup. With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition. With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add butter and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese. Pour into the prepared baking dish and garnish with strips of chile and red bell pepper. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.