Description
Cheesy cream cheese corn casserole delivers pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet corn, this simple side dish will become your new favorite crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans whole kernel corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Dairy and Liquid Components:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Soften 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Whisk 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup melted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder until completely combined.
- Drain 2 cans of whole kernel corn completely to prevent excess liquid.
- Fold the corn kernels and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle an additional ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Optional: Scatter 1 cup crushed cornflakes over the cheese for a crunchy topping.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends easily with other ingredients.
- Drain corn kernels thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery and losing its creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cornflake topping with crushed gluten-free crackers or skip the crunchy topping altogether.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to add different flavor profiles to your corn casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 353 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg