Virginias Corn Pudding Food

BAKED CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a medium ovenproof casserole dish. Set aside.
• Combine the milk and cornmeal in a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking rapidly and constantly, until very, very thick, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the corn kernels, herbs and the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the warm cornmeal mixture.
• Transfer the lightened cornmeal mixture to the prepared dish; smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake until puffed and golden-brown on top and the inside is firm but still moist, 20 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

VIRGINIA SOUTHERN STYLE CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar and flour in a separate bowl Beat eggs in a separate bowl Melt butter in a sauce pan on top of stove
• 2. In a large mixing bowl combine cans of corn. Add flour and sugar mixture to the bowl of corn a little at a time. Stir in the beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Add melted butter to the mixture. Lastly Stir in can milk and whisk together thoroughly (it's best to use an electric mixture or whisk).
• 3. Pour the mixture into a 9" X 11" X 2" rectangular baking dish 9(or equivalent). Place dish in another pan of shallow water. This helps make the custard on top. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until top is golden brown.

CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree, not to exceed 1 cup. With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition. With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add butter and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese. Pour into the prepared baking dish and garnish with strips of chile and red bell pepper. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.