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Nantucket Corn Pudding

Nantucket Corn Pudding: Creamy Comfort for Holiday Feasts

Nantucket Corn Pudding brings creamy comfort to holiday feasts with its versatile ingredients and quick preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: New England
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 5 cups Fresh Corn Kernels or 5 cups of drained canned corn
  • 4 Eggs well-beaten
  • 2 cups Half & Half or milk as a lighter alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Oyster Crackers or panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Gruyère for variation
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for greasing and mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch casserole dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your tools.
  2. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels from the cobs for about 5 cups, saving the juices.
  3. Generously grease the casserole dish with butter.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Fold the corn into the wet mixture with ½ cup of cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  6. Pour the corn mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the corn pudding mixture.
  8. Combine remaining cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
  9. Dust the top with paprika for color.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow pudding to cool slightly before serving for the best texture. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.

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