Description
Ina Garten’s corn souffle brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy elegance. Corn kernels, butter, and sharp cheddar meld into a luxurious side dish that elevates simple ingredients to gourmet heights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh yellow corn kernels
- 2 (8 ½-ounces or 241 grams) boxes corn muffin mix
- 1 (14.75-ounces or 418 grams) can of creamed corn
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 (16-ounces or 454 grams) container sour cream
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, plus a bit more for greasing the dish
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (remove seeds if you prefer)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-centimeter) baking dish with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium temperature. Sauté chopped onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 8 minutes. Introduce minced jalapeños and crushed garlic, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to release their fragrant oils.
- Incorporate fresh corn kernels into the skillet, cooking until they reach a tender consistency, about 4 minutes. Transfer the aromatic vegetable mixture to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Blend sour cream, creamed corn, corn muffin mix, whisked eggs, and salt into the vegetable mixture. Thoroughly combine all ingredients until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth surface. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a slightly puffed center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the corn pudding to rest for 5 minutes, which helps it set and makes serving easier. Cut into portions and serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Elevate this corn souffle from simple side dish to restaurant-worthy centerpiece with minimal kitchen effort.
- Jalapeños provide a gentle heat that complements the sweet corn’s natural flavor without overwhelming palates.
- Corn muffin mix creates a foolproof base, ensuring consistent texture and eliminating complicated baking techniques.
- Sour cream delivers extraordinary richness, helping the souffle achieve a luxuriously light and airy consistency.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, with reheating options that maintain its delectable quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg