Corn pudding is a creamy culinary dish prepared from stewed corn, water, any of various thickening agents, and optional additional flavoring or texturing ingredients. It is typically used as a food staple in rural communities in the Southern United States, especially in Appalachia.

What is the difference between cornbread and corn pudding?

Basically, spoonbread is cornbread that is soft enough to eat with a spoon and is made from a cornmeal base. Corn pudding is more of an egg- and dairy-based pudding with corn kernels studded throughout.

Why is it called corn pudding?

It is so named not because Indians originated it, but because cornmeal was originally Indian. Early versions consisted simply of long-cooked meal, milk, and molasses. Often, dried or fresh fruits were added for flavor. Later, baking powder and eggs were added to Indian pudding making it creamier and lighter.