An Oft Requested Favorite

I had to crack up when so many of you requested the recipe for my mom's corn pudding. I really don't remember when I first had it, but it was an immediate favorite. My mom got it from the newspaper when she lived in the Midwest and no one who has ever had it doesn't like it. I'm under direct order from one of my family members to make it at every holiday get together - and I'm happy to oblige, as I like it too. It's my most requested recipe - and it's NOT EVEN MINE.

In a large bowl, mix 1 can drained corn, 1 can cream style corn, 1 cup sour cream (can be low fat), 1/2 cup butter (melted, and butter is recommended for the best flavor), and 1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix - the cheap stuff.

Every year, I have to call my mom, because I ALWAYS assume that there are eggs in the recipe - and every year, she has to remind me - it's FIVE ingredients.

Mix well and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 until it is done. (edit - I usually make it in smaller pans, that way we have more crispy edges, which is what the family fights over.)

And that's the part where I get into trouble with you. Because that's how I cook. I don't know how long. Maybe an hour? I cook it until it's browned and no longer jiggly and a knife comes out clean in the center.

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Today I am thankful that I do not have a loaded weapon in the house. Yes, seriously. It's been a rough day, ok? I'm CERTAIN that tomorrow I will have something better for which to be thankful.

Ok, ok. Today I am thankful for the free 44 ounce Diet Coke that I earned by filling out a survey. And I'm thankful that my husband took my martial arts shorts to have a zipper put in to replace the velcro that has gotten so worn out that it literally will no longer hold. Which has made both my profile interesting and my kicks somewhat unusual.

Don't ask for more from me today. I'm warning you.

Comments

[Becki]

I actually do have a recipe that has those ingredients, in those amounts, but also includes 1/3 cup of milk and, yes, two eggs, along with salt and pepper to taste. I've never made it, so now I'll have to make it both ways to see how my focus group responds.

[Debby Pucci]

That sounds yummy. I think I will try that for a side dish on Thanksgiving. Since my daughter doesn't eat meat it will be nice to have more veggie dishes. Thanks!

[Kay]

I make that recipe all.the.time! Except mine has an egg. We love it year round at my house.

[LizP]

Thank you :-)

My most often requested dish is green bean casserole by my MIL. The funny thing is I never made it (nor had I heard of it) until I moved to Oregon (from CA). Go figure ...

[addy]

hmmm I could do this one - thanks

[Megan]

We make corn pudding every year too, but our recipe is pretty different. 2 cans of cream style corn, four eggs, two cans of evaporated milk, sugar (I think the recipe calls for 3/4 cup but I use more like a tablespoon) and butter on top. I think that's it, remembering off the top of my head.

My mom has tried to fake it with regular corn before, but that is just wrong.

I'd like to try your recipe, though. Maybe I'll suggest that for Christmas. Can't mess with Thanksgiving.

[Sharilyn]

Sometimes I just want to be facebook lazy and 'like' one of your entries. This one mostly because of the ending: Don't ask for more from me today. I'm warning you.

[bama Cheryl]

OK, thank you! How 'bout sharing the carrot souffle recipe too? If it's that good, ya gotta share - but tomorrow, after the loaded gun mood has departed!

[Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith]

Now, Rick wants me to make this for Thanksgiving too.

[Kiniwoman]

Oooo!!! We make that exact recipe! LOVE it! It always makes an appearance at every family gathering. It never had an "official" name, we just always called it "that corn stuff" and everyone knows exactly what corn stuff you mean. :)