Celebration Cornbread Pudding

Transform your gatherings with the comforting, flavor-packed joy of Celebration Cornbread Pudding! This recipe combines crumbled cornbread with a luscious custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and melted butter, lightly sweetened with honey and a hint of cinnamon. It’s baked to golden perfection for a dessert or side dish that’s creamy, tender, and irresistibly satisfying. For a savory twist, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and green onions on top, adding layers of richness and freshness. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dish feeds up to 8 and is perfect for holiday feasts, potlucks, or weeknight indulgence. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey, and watch it steal the spotlight at your table! Keywords: cornbread pudding recipe, easy holiday side dish, sweet and savory cornbread casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups cornbread (pre-made or store-bought)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Crumble the cornbread into medium-sized pieces and spread it evenly across the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, melted butter, eggs, sugar, honey, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture over the crumbled cornbread, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press the cornbread down so it absorbs the liquid.

Step 5

If using shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, sprinkle them evenly over the top for added flavor.

Step 6

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, allowing the cornbread to soak up the custard.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. The pudding can be served warm or at room temperature.

Step 9

Optional: Drizzle with additional honey or sprinkle with extra green onions for garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2105.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5806.2

Total Fat 315.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1452.1mg	0%
Sodium 7200.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 580.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 240.8g
Protein 107.8g	0%

Vitamin D 349.7IU	0%
Calcium 2092.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2512.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 41.5%