Definition

1. Noun:
   • A baked savory custard dish: "corn pudding" is a traditional American side dish made primarily from corn kernels, eggs, and cream or milk, baked until set. It has a texture that is creamy and custard-like.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • My grandmother's corn pudding is always the highlight of our Thanksgiving dinner.
  • For the potluck, I'm bringing a simple corn pudding recipe I found online.
  • The restaurant serves a delicious corn pudding as a seasonal side dish.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary term: The term specifically denotes a baked casserole-style dish, distinct from sweet puddings or cornbread. Its consistency can vary from very creamy to more set, depending on the ratio of ingredients.
  • The key to a great corn pudding is using fresh sweet corn.

Variants and Related Words

• Corn casserole: A very similar dish, sometimes used interchangeably, though a casserole may contain more solid ingredients like cornbread mix.
• Spoonbread: A related Southern American dish made from cornmeal and eggs, with a soft, spoonable texture.

Synonyms

• Corn custard: A direct synonym emphasizing the custard-like texture.
• Baked corn casserole: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• "Set like a pudding": Used to describe the desired consistency after baking.
  • Bake until the corn pudding is set like a pudding and golden on top.

Noun

1. pudding made of corn and cream and egg