Corn pudding (also called pudding corn, puddin' corn, hoppy glop, or spoonbread)[1][2] is a creamy dish prepared from stewed corn, water, any of various thickening agents, and optional additional flavoring or texturing ingredients.

[3] It is typically used as a food staple in rural communities in the Southern United States,[3] especially in Appalachia.

[2] The cooking of the corn pulp when preparing the dish can serve to thicken it.

[5] Corn pudding is sometimes served as a Thanksgiving dish.

[6] Corn pudding may be sweet or savory.