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Active Time
10 min
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Total Time
1 1/2 hr
In this golden casserole (which you'll find on many Pennsylvania Dutch tables), a buttermilk custard rises to the top while the chewy, toasty corn sinks to the bottom, resulting in a two-layered pudding. The packaged sweet corn—frequently called by its most common brand name, Cope's corn—is slowly dried so that its natural sugars caramelize, a centuries-old Native American preservation method. Recipes usually call for grinding the corn, but the whole kernels impart a coarser texture that we love.
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in upper third. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
Step 2
Whisk together all ingredients with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3
Transfer to baking dish. Bake until pudding is set, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
What to drink:
Step 4
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Corn pudding can be made 3 hours ahead. Reheat, covered, in a 300°F oven.
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Reviews (16)
Back to TopThis was super easy (once you find the dried corn, that is), and was a hit with those who usually don't like scalloped corn as well. I had to bake it quite a bit longer than the recipe says, but that could be because it was Thanksgiving and not in the oven by itself.
panel5841
Beatrice, NE
1/25/2017
Not sweet and watery. Like a stuck-in-your teeth chewy, tasteless eggy thing. How could it be sweet with only 2 T of sugar. I can't believe this dish is so bland. The corn floated to the top so there was a crisp layer on top and the rest was like a bland custard with a runny layer of water on the bottom.
cheerycook
DC
12/12/2016
Amazon sells Cope's...
Anonymous
Chicago
12/12/2014
If you are having trouble finding Cope's Dried Corn in your local stores, you can always order directly from John Cope's at www.johncopes.com
MikeFly
1/19/2012
This recipe is very easy. The results are delicious. This dish is one of the most popular at the T'day table.
DMHess
LA, CA
11/23/2011
I made this for the second time recently, and because I used a bigger baking dish, the mixture was more spread out, and I accidentally overcooked the pudding a bit, even though I reduced the cooking time. Once overcooked, it was just okay, but didn't have the amazing custard-like texture on top contrasted with the chewy corn on the bottom. So if you're going to make this, make sure you are very careful about the depth of the pudding/cooking time! It's not very forgiving.
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
11/8/2010
This is absolutely delicious and easy to make. It is super rich due to the whole milk, butter and buttermilk. A little goes a long way as a side dish. I noticed that it did bubble over slightly in a square 2 qt. dish, causing some dripping and smoking in the oven. Next time I'll put a sheet of foil under the casserole dish.
randenise1
Petoskey, Michigan
1/20/2010
This was very good. I ordered a dozen corn packages and gave some to friends with this recipe. For our Christmas party, I made a double batch,but never got a taste of it, it was gone so fast. Made it again for a smaller group to finally get a taste. This makes a Lot!
kerrlm
Macomb, Il
12/27/2009
I made for thankgiving for the first time. I found it to have an unusual and savory texture which complemented the meal. The recipe noted that many recipes suggest grinding the corn, I think Ill try next time. the generalstore was very expensive to ship.Instead, I tracked down the manufacturer - minimum shipment 3 bags but very reasonable shipping cost and ground shipment reached me the next day in MA.
Anonymous
boston, ma
12/5/2009
I ordered to Cope's corn and made this for Thanksgiving. I was very disappointed. The texture was very strange.. dry and crumbly. Not at all what I expected. I'm looking for another corn pudding recipe to try.
lookingtocook
Jupiter, Fl
12/1/2009
I ordered just one package of the cope's corn from pageneralstore.com, for a Thanksgiving side. The pudding was super easy and a big hit with adults and children alike. I think it would be nice at brunch as well. The shipping was expensive, took a long time, and the PA general store people weirdly required a signature with UPS for delivery, which was super annoying because I am not home all day to receive corn packages. However, I totally loved the result, so I will minimize annoyance/cost in the future by placing a big order to keep on hand. If the recipe sounds like it's very much to your taste and you would make it repeatedly, then I'd say order multiple packages. Otherwise, it's probably too expensive for a one time lark. If the corn is available at your local specialty store, that seems like a good way to go as well.
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
11/29/2009
I first tried Cope's when I was in Pennsylvania last year - a friend cooked it up and I brought a few boxes home (and have my friends send it to me as well!) This was nice! I made it a touch sweeter (Splenda) just because I happen to like dishes like this a bit on the sweet side.
glovefl
ftpierce, fl
11/28/2009
Be sure to check out the "where to shop" section - it states exactly how to order it. www.pageneralstore.com Since it is spendy and time consuming to get the Cope's Corn, I gave this recipe 3 forks. Otherwise, quite tasty! And a nice addition to veggie portion of Thanksgiving. As a test, I purchased dried corn locally at the organic store bulk food section and compared it to the Cope's corn once it arrived - one would have to grind up the full kernels in a mill to have it be the same. And not sure how it would taste either - so I'm sticking with Cope's corn. Like other post, people do ask for the recipe ... yummy if I say so myself!
Anonymous
Idaho
11/25/2009
How can you post a recipe in which the main ingredient is impossible to purchase. I have called 2 local gourment food markets, Whole Foods and Publix Greenwise Market and am unable to find the main toasted dried corn ingredient???? Any idea where it can be purchased?
lpoznak
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
11/24/2009
Made this last night for a small dinner party. No one left without a copy of the recipe.Finding the Cope's corn was not difficult at a specialty store. If you can't get it, don't make this. The toasted dried corn gives a unique but accessible delicious flavor. I rarely feel this kind of enthusiasm. Easy. Simple...once you have the toasted corn. Thank you!!!!
kateberman
Charlottesville Va
11/22/2009