Sweet Corn Pudding (Creamy Baked Side Dish) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups (600 g) sweet corn kernels, thawed if frozen, divided
• 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
• 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (75 g) yellow cornmeal, preferably fine or medium grind
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for the baking dish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional