Fall Pudding and Spoon Bread Recipes

By Southern Living

Rich, silky puddings and spoon breads are traditional dishes for the fall. This versatile mix has everything from desserts to sides.

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Buttermilk Peach Pudding

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Recipe: Buttermilk Peach Pudding

This juicy peach pudding recipe is perfect for a picnic or patio outdoor setting. Serve warm or cold with ice cream

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Gingerbread Soufflés

Photo: Jim Franco

Recipe: Gingerbread Soufflés

This impressive dessert isn't difficult, but do plan ahead. Preheat the oven, and just before sitting down to dinner, pop the soufflés in. When done, serve them all puffed up and gorgeous.

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Ashley Christensen's Buttermilk Spoonbread with Spaghetti Squash

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Recipe: Buttermilk Spoonbread with Spaghetti Squash

Inspired by her grandmother's cornbread dressing and her mother's resourcefulness, Christensen added spaghetti squash to cornbread to create this custardy side. "My mom could make a meal out of an empty pantry, and that inspires me to look at ingredients in new ways." 

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Cornbread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

Photo: Brian Woodcock

Recipe: Cornbread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

For a different look, bake in 8 to 10 lightly greased 8-oz. ramekins in a jelly-roll pan. Reduce covered bake time to 25 minutes; reduce uncovered bake time to 10 to 15 minutes.

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Apple Bread Pudding

Photo: Helen Norman

Recipe: Apple Bread Pudding

Serve this family-style from a baking dish, or divide with a 3-inch round cutter for an elegant presentation. Top it all off with Sautéed Apples and a drizzle of Apple Brandy Crème Anglaise for a spectacular finish.

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Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

This bread pudding is from New Orleans chef Leah Chase, the queen of Creole cuisine. And yes, it does call for 5 tablespoons of vanilla extract!

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Butternut Squash Spoon Bread

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Butternut Squash Spoon Bread

For the ideal texture, we recommend serving this immediately once baked.

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Savory Bacon-and-Leek Bread Pudding

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Savory Bacon-and-Leek Bread Pudding

We love how buttery Gouda and nutty Parmesan lend richness and depth of flavor to this dish. Bake it as directed or divide among 6 to 8 ovenproof dishes, reducing the bake time to 30 minutes.

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Fresh Corn Spoonbread

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Fresh Corn Spoonbread

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional cornbread, this simple recipe is just the one for you. The directions suggest that you serve this in individual ramekins, and this makes it easy to set a beautiful Thanksgiving table in advance—and to be sure everyone gets the perfect serving. This recipe focuses on freshness, using fresh corn, as well as fresh herbs including chives, parsley, and thyme. You will marvel at the aromas while this is baking in the oven, and you will savor every bite when you taste it hot and ready to eat. Plan to make this satisfying side dish for your next Thanksgiving meal and you’ll be settling in to spoonbread you’ll love.

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Hot Chocolate Trifle

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Hot Chocolate Trifle

Top this rich trifle with a sprinkle of chocolate curls.
 

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