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Thelma Lou’S Corn Custard > Mayberry

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This Thelma Lou's Corn Custard is a comforting, home-style dish that blends sweet cream-style corn with rich eggs and milk, baked until set and creamy. Topped with a simple mixture of buttered bread or cracker crumbs, it offers a delightful contrast of soft custard and crisp texture. While often served as a savory side in Southern cuisine, its natural sweetness makes it versatile enough for dessert variations. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, budget-friendly recipe that brings nostalgic warmth to the table, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. With minimal prep and straightforward ingredients, this custard is a reliable crowd-pleaser that highlights the natural sweetness of corn without being overly rich.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 219.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Thelma Lou's Corn Custard is a comforting, home-style dish that blends sweet cream-style corn with rich eggs and milk, baked until set and creamy. Topped with a simple mixture of buttered bread or cracker crumbs, it offers a delightful contrast of soft custard and crisp texture. While often served as a savory side in Southern cuisine, its natural sweetness makes it versatile enough for dessert variations. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, budget-friendly recipe that brings nostalgic warmth to the table, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. With minimal prep and straightforward ingredients, this custard is a reliable crowd-pleaser that highlights the natural sweetness of corn without being overly rich.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Canned cream style corn
  • 3 lg Eggs or 4 small, well
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 300ðF (150ðC).
  2. 2
    Grease a 6-cup casserole dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream-style corn, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
  4. 4
    Pour the corn mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, combine the bread or cracker crumbs with the melted butter, tossing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle the buttered crumb mixture evenly over the top of the corn custard.
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 219.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g16%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 279.8mg94%
Sodium 111.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 23.6g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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