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Yield: 8 servings. 5 large eggs 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup whole milk ¼ cup cornstarch 1

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 5 large eggs 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup whole milk ¼ cup cornstarch 1

Yield: 8 servings.

5 large eggs
5 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup cornstarch
1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14.75-ounce) cans cream-style corn

Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

To a blender, add eggs, butter, sugar, nutmeg, milk, and cornstarch. Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well incorporated. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Add corn and gently stir.

Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is slightly set. The pudding will continue to set up once removed from the oven. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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This story was published on Apr 14, 2026

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.