Easy Vegan Corn Pudding (2024)

Buttery, sweet, and custard-like, this vegan corn pudding is a breeze to make and tastes so much like the classic egg- and dairy-filled version it's amazing. Seriously, check out the reviews! Only 7 ingredients and no special equipment needed. Corn pudding is a perfect vegan side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you're craving rich vegan comfort food.

While I often share healthier recipes, a few times a year I like to re-create decadent vegan versions of classics I grew up with, like this Vegan Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Well, today's corn pudding is like that, except quite a bit easier!

What is corn pudding?

If you're not from the American South you might be wondering what exactly corn pudding is and how it's different from other casseroles.

Usually corn pudding is creamy and made with lots of eggs, butter, and heavy cream, which give it a custard-like texture. It has a buttery, salty + sweet flavor that pairs well with many different dishes.

Sometimes you'll see corn pudding recipes that are more bread-y, sort of a soft and moist cornbread casserole. My family always enjoyed the creamy, custard-y version during the holiday season, so that's what I'm sharing today.

On that note, in the South since we usually have savory cornbread orcornbread dressing with our holiday meals, it wouldn't make sense for the corn pudding to also be bread-y. And since corn pudding is lightly sweetened it's a nice complement to the savory, stoneground cornbread.

Veganizing a Family Recipe

I love all things corn, like cornbread, tortilla chips, polenta, and cornbread dressing. And years ago, before I went vegan, I enjoyed my Aunt Martha's corn pudding every year at Thanksgiving.

Even though it's been a decade since I've tasted her recipe, I remember it so clearly. Creamy, salty, sweet, and so rich thanks to butter, cream, and eggs.

Making a vegan version has been on my holiday recipe to-do list since I started this blog. But honestly, as soon as I glanced at the screenshot Martha sent me of her recipe (pictured below), procrastination set in HARD. I mean, this wasn't going to be a straight-swap kind of situation, or so I thought!

My mistake was that I was trying to imagine how to recreate this intensely egg heavy dish with some concoction of silken tofu, coconut milk, and corn starch. But then, a few weeks ago it finally occurred to me... JUST Egg!

I actually hadn't cooked with JUST Egg until the first test batch of this recipe, which explains why it didn't immediately come to mind. But also, I usually try to create recipes that use common, easy-to-find ingredients, so that no matter where in the world you are, you can make it, too.

And while I still intend to do that for those of you who don't have access to JUST Egg, I realized I should stop making this so difficult and just make the damn corn pudding.So I did. And it blew my mind.

I never say things like what I'm about to say, but I'm saying it now with total confidence. This corn pudding is legitimately undetectably vegan and tastes SO much like the original it's absurd. I'm not even kidding.

This easy corn casserole bakes in about 55 minutes, but only takes about 10 minutes to assemble. It’s delicious enough for holiday dinners, but easy enough for special occasion meals any day of the week!

Ingredients

You need only 7 ingredients plus salt to make vegan corn pudding. You'll also need a 9-inch square baking dish.

This is just a summary, so be sure to scroll down for the full recipe and instructions.

• JUST Egg- visit the JUST website to locate a retailer near you.
• vegan butter - any brand you like is fine.
• plain unsweetened non-dairy creamer or a creamy milk like soy or coconut.
• corn kernels - I like to use frozen and thawed yellow corn, but canned is also fine.
• unbleached all-purpose flour
• organic cane sugar
• baking powder
• fine sea salt

How to Make Corn Pudding

Preparing vegan corn pudding truly couldn't be easier. Here's the gist (scroll down for the full recipe):

1. Set out the JUST Egg so it can warm to room temperature. Also thaw the corn if using frozen. A microwave comes in handy to speed up the process.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177°C), and oil a 9-inch square baking dish.
3. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl.
4. In a larger bowl whisk melted butter and creamer (or milk) into the JUST Egg. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth. Then fold in the corn.
5. Pour into the prepared baking dish, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden and set.

Can you believe how simple that is? And again, I'm looking forward to creating a more "from scratch" version of this vegan corn pudding without JUST Egg. Maybe next holiday season!

How To Serve

Corn pudding is typically served warm, though I can't resist sneaking a few spoonfuls of cold leftovers straight from the fridge.

Pair vegan corn pudding with vegan versions of other classic American holiday dishes like:

• Vegan Cornbread Dressing or Mushroom Stuffing
• Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Vegan Cauliflower Gratin
• Vegan Turkey Roast
• Classic Seitan Roast
• Beyond Meat Meatloaf With Stuffing
• Easy Mushroom Gravy
• Perfect Vegan Mashed Potatoes
• And the BEST Vegan Macaroni and Cheese!

Can I freeze corn pudding?

That's a great question. I haven't tried freezing this vegan version yet. However, the Just website says JUST Egg should not be frozen, so I suppose that's our answer.

I wouldn't worry, though. This recipe doesn't make a huge 9 x 13 casserole's worth like my aunt Martha's recipe does. Plus, it's so delicious I think you'll finish off the leftovers without a problem!

If corn pudding is as nostalgic and comforting for you as it is for me, I truly think you'll love this vegan version. If you try the recipe be sure to leave a comment and star rating below to let us know how it turned out!

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