Description
Corn casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with pure creamy deliciousness. Simple ingredients and zero fuss create pure happiness in just one delightful baking dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn Base:
- 14.75 oz creamed corn
- 15.25 oz whole kernel sweet corn
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 8.5 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter
Instructions
- Drain the 15.25 oz. whole kernel corn completely in a colander, shaking off excess liquid.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the 14.75 oz. creamed corn, drained whole kernel corn, 8.5 oz. Jiffy corn muffin mix, 8 oz. sour cream, and 1 stick of melted butter.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until a smooth, consistent batter forms without any dry pockets.
- Coat a 9 x 13 casserole dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the corn mixture into the prepared dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove the dish and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain corn thoroughly to prevent excess liquid and ensure a creamy, not watery, casserole consistency.
- Use full-fat ingredients for the richest, most traditional Southern flavor that makes this dish so comforting.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your cornbread mix is certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Consider adding diced jalapeños or green chiles for a spicy twist that elevates the classic recipe without overwhelming the original flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg