Pimento Cheese Corn Pudding with Hot Honey
Pimento Cheese Corn Pudding is a creamy, cheesy, Southern-style casserole with a kick of heat from hot honey. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish! This cheesy take on the iconic classic shouldn’t be missed!
❤️ You’ll love this recipe because…
- It’s a Southern comfort classic with a modern twist
- The sweet heat from the hot honey takes it over the top
- You can use store-bought or homemade pimento cheese
- It’s a perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or BBQs
- Comes together in one bowl with pantry staples!
🌽 Pimento Cheese Corn Pudding with Hot Honey
This cheesy, golden-baked corn pudding gets a creamy flavor boost from rich pimento cheese, then finishes with a drizzle of hot honey for the ultimate sweet-and-savory bite.
It’s the Southern cousin to mac and cheese — but with way less effort!
This is definitely something you’ll want to share with your family and friends!
🤔 Is it corn pudding, casserole, or spoonbread?
You might call it a corn casserole, but Southerners know this dish walks the delicious line between spoonbread and pudding.
It’s got the creamy texture of pudding, the sweetness of cornbread, and the kick of cheesy, peppery pimento cheese.
Whatever you call it, just make sure you grab seconds.
🔥 Tips & Tricks
- Make it ahead: Mix everything the night before and bake the next day.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Double the cheese: Sprinkle cheddar on top before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Use homemade hot honey: Mix honey + red pepper flakes + a dash of vinegar.
- Don’t overbake: You want it soft in the center, like a tender cornbread souffle.
🍗 What to Serve With It
- Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs
- Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken
- Southern Collard Greens with Bacon
- Vanilla Almond Tea
🧰 Tools & Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Cordless Handheld Mixer (one of my top used kitchen appliances!)
- Silicone Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Oven Mitts
🙋♀️ FAQ
Can I make it without pimento cheese?
Sure! Use shredded cheddar and stir in diced pimentos or roasted red peppers.
Can I freeze this corn pudding?
Freeze before baking, then thaw in the fridge and bake fresh. Hot honey goes on after baking.
What’s the best hot honey to use?
Mike’s Hot Honey is popular, but you can easily make your own!
Pimento Cheese Corn Pudding with Hot Honey
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: oven-baked
- Cuisine: southern
Description
This Pimento Cheese Corn Pudding is a creamy, cheesy, Southern-style casserole with a kick of heat from hot honey. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 can of Creamed Corn
- 1 can Corn Kernels (drained)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Pimento Cheese
- Hot Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together muffin mix, creamed corn, corn kernels, sour cream, and pimento cheese.
- Pour into baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Drizzle hot honey generously over top before serving.
- Serve warm and watch it disappear!
