By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Corn pudding tastes great with just about anything grilled. This side dish also satisfies your sweet tooth — no need to make dessert.

Number of servings

Serves 8
  1. Gluten-free
  2. Weight management
  3. Low-fat
  4. Diabetes meal plan
  5. DASH diet
  6. Heart-healthy
  7. Meatless
  8. Low-sodium
  9. Low-fiber

Ingredients

  1. 3 cups water
  2. 3 cups skim milk
  3. 2 cups coarse cornmeal or polenta
  4. 1/4 cup maple syrup
  5. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  6. 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  7. 1/8 teaspoon clove
  8. 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  9. 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Add cornmeal or polenta and stir to remove lumps. Bring back to a boil. Then turn heat to low and cover. Stir occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.

Shut off heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Let pudding rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: About 1 cup

  • Calories 195
  • Total carbohydrate 42 g
  • Total sugars 17 g
  • Added sugars 6 g
  • Dietary fiber 3 g
  • Protein 6 g
  • Total fat Trace
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Polyunsaturated fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 2 mg
  • Sodium 56 mg
  • Potassium 321 mg
  • Calcium 133 mg
  • Magnesium 55 mg
  • Vitamin D 43 IU
  • Iron 1 g
Jan. 24, 2026

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/corn-pudding/rcp-20166401