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Southwestern Corn Pudding

4.3

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A cross between spoon bread and tamale pie, this flavorful, colorful side dish is a huge crowd-pleaser. Assemble it at least one hour and up to one day before baking.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Cheddar-Buttermilk Corn Bread , room temperature
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, drained
2 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chili,* seeded, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup canned enchilada sauce
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cut corn bread into 1-inch cubes; place in large bowl.

    Step 2

    Stir corn kernels in large dry skillet over medium-high heat until any excess moisture evaporates, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with corn bread. Add cheese, bell pepper, chili, and green onions. Whisk buttermilk, enchilada sauce, eggs, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add to corn bread mixture and toss gently to combine. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake corn pudding uncovered until slightly crisp and golden on top, about 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

  2. Step 4

    • Also known as a California chili; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
TagsPuddingDessertSouthwesternAmericanCornVegetableMonterey JackCheeseDairyBell PepperAnaheim ChileChileScallionOnionRoot VegetableButtermilkSideLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyOven BakeBon Appétit
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