Description
Cream cheese corn casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that everyone will adore. Serve this hearty side dish alongside grilled meats for a crowd-pleasing companion that delivers pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced yellow onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup milk in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Microwave cream cheese mixture for 15-20 seconds if needed to achieve creamy consistency.
- Stir 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika into cream cheese mixture.
- Add 1 can whole kernel corn, 1 can creamed corn, sautéed onions and garlic, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 beaten eggs. Mix gently.
- Fold in 1 box corn muffin mix, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and smooth top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until top turns golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow casserole to rest 10 minutes before serving to help it set properly.
Notes
- Check cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before starting, which helps create a smoother mixture.
- Customize the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne or jalapeños if your family enjoys more heat in side dishes.
- Choose fresh corn kernels when in season for the brightest flavor, though frozen corn works perfectly well as an easy alternative.
- For a gluten-free version, replace corn muffin mix with a gluten-free cornbread mix or almond flour to maintain the casserole’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg