Description
Whipping up classic cream cheese corn casserole brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table. Southern kitchens sparkle with this creamy, cheesy side dish that delivers warmth and flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter, melted
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to precisely 350°F and position the rack in the center.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and vigorously whip 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup melted butter until your mixture becomes completely silky and uniform.
- Fold in 1 cup of sour cream and ½ cup sugar, stirring until every ingredient blends seamlessly without any lumps.
- Drain 2 full cans of corn kernels thoroughly, then gently fold them into your creamy base.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup chopped green onions into the mixture, stirring with gentle, consistent motions.
- Season your casserole with salt and freshly ground pepper, tasting to ensure balanced flavors.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a standard 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes until the top turns golden and edges become deliciously crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to settle.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed base for your casserole.
- Fresh corn can replace canned corn for a more vibrant flavor and crunchier texture in the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and double-check packaging.
- Green onions can be swapped with chives or finely diced regular onions if your pantry is running low on options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg