One of my favorite restaurants, Blue Mesa, had a corn casserole that I loved. So, of course, they had to go out of business. Isn’t that how it always works? After a few months of missing that tasty cornbread pudding, I went to the drawing board. After a few attempts, I created something to satisfy my cravings for one of my favorite side dishes.
What Is The Difference Between Corn Pudding and Cornbread?
As tasty as traditional cornbread can be, I like to add a little extra personality to just about any dish I create. Think of this Mexican Cornbread Pudding as cornbread on steroids. It has all of the same delicious flavors as the original, but I added creamed corn and chiles to make it soft and creamy with a tiny kick of spice.
Why Make It In The Instant Pot?
Making cornbread pudding in the Instant Pot isn’t a huge time saver, so you may wonder why you would bother using the Instant Pot to make it. Well, there are a few reasons I like to use my pressure cooker instead of the oven to prepare it.
How Do You Make Cornbread Pudding?
I wasn’t really sure if it was done because when I inserted a chopstick into it, it came away a little wet, but I figured it would firm up as it stood, and it absolutely did. Just wait until the Tex Mex Corn Pudding cools a little before you un-mold. The final consistency is sweet, slightly soft, and very satisfying.
How To Make This Recipe Dairy Free
I’m used to baking with milk and egg but I was trying to keep this vegetarian so I did it with milk and agar-agar. You could definitely substitute soy milk or any non-dairy milk in making this.
What To Serve With Mexican Corn Pudding
Flank Steak FajitasTacos de AlambreInstant Pot Carne GuisadaPulled Pork CarnitasInstant Pot Black Beans and Chorizo
Want More Tasty Corn Recipes?
Another fantastic corn recipe is my Mexican Corn Eloté! You can make this delicious Mexican street corn recipe right in your Air Fryer!Check out my Air Fryer Southwestern Roasted Corn! It makes a fantastic side dish for Taco Tuesdays!
How Long Does Mexican Corn Pudding Last?
Due to the high moisture content in this cornbread pudding, it is best enjoyed within two to three days of making it. The longer it sits, the soggier it will get. If you have leftovers, store them in an air-tight food storage container and reheat in your air fryer at 350F for 3 minutes for the best results. If you love this Cornbread Pudding as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to Pin it so you can make it again soon!
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