southern corn pepper pudding

Name: Southern Corn Pepper Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste; 5 large free-range eggs; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 package(s) frozen corn, thawed (750 g/26 oz.); 1 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) Monterey Jack (substitute pepper jack cheese), shredded; 2/3 cup(s) yellow onions, finely chopped; 1/3 cup(s) red peppers, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) poblano peppers, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Oct 16, 2025

This classic Southern side dish is very tasty. Plus, it's so easy to make.

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A delicious Southern Corn Pepper Pudding to pair with many proteins.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
5 large free-range eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1 package frozen corn, thawed (750 g/26 oz.)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack (substitute pepper jack cheese), shredded
2/3 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup red peppers, finely chopped
1/4 cup poblano peppers, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

How To Make southern corn pepper pudding

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar, dried thyme leaves, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended. Set aside.
Step 3

In a large bowl, add eggs and heavy cream. Whisk well before adding corn, cheeses, onions, and peppers. Mix well before stirring in the dry ingredients.
Step 4

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and level it out; sprinkle with smoked paprika.
Step 5

Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until it sets.
Step 6

Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before sprinkling on some fresh chopped cilantro.
Step 7

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