Ruth’s Chris Corn Pudding Recipe
Ruth’s Chris Corn Pudding is a creamy, sweet-savory casserole that combines whole kernel and creamed corn with corn muffin mix, eggs, sour cream, and melted butter. Baked to a golden brown perfection, this comforting side dish is perfect for holiday meals or family gatherings.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Corn Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14.75 oz) creamed corn
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Additional
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking of the corn pudding.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Generously grease your baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and to add flavor to the pudding.
- Combine Corns: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained whole kernel corn and the creamed corn, mixing gently to blend the textures.
- Add Corn Muffin Mix: Stir in the corn muffin mix evenly into the corn mixture to begin building the pudding base.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs until they become fluffy, which will help give the pudding a light texture.
- Mix Sour Cream and Butter: Combine the sour cream with the melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Sugar and Salt: Stir sugar and salt into the sour cream and butter mixture, balancing the sweetness and seasoning.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the beaten eggs and the sour cream mixture to the corn and muffin mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake the corn pudding in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns a golden brown color.
- Test Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the pudding; if it comes out clean, the pudding is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the corn pudding to cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm, which helps it set and makes it easier to serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pudding tender and avoid toughness.
- Use fresh butter for greasing to add a richer flavor to the crust.
- For a spicier twist, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the batter.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a comforting side on holiday tables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven.
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