Description
Shoepeg corn casserole brings pure Southern comfort straight to your dinner table, melding creamy cheese and sweet corn kernels into a crowd-pleasing side dish. Loaded with simple ingredients and baked until golden, this recipe delivers pure homestyle deliciousness that makes family gatherings feel warm and welcoming.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans shoepeg corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed crackers
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a precise 350F and grab a spacious mixing vessel to assemble the casserole.
- Drain two 15-ounce cans of shoepeg corn completely, ensuring no liquid remains.
- Pour the corn kernels into the mixing bowl and incorporate 1 cup of sour cream and ½ cup of melted butter, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Measure 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and fold it into the corn mixture, along with ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Crush one cup of buttery crackers into fine, textured crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Sprinkle the cracker crumbs generously across the top of the casserole, creating a crisp, golden layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes until the top turns a rich, golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
Notes
- Drain corn thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a creamy, rich texture.
- For a crunchier topping, mix the crushed crackers with a bit of melted butter before sprinkling over the casserole.
- Swap regular crackers with gluten-free alternatives to make this dish celiac-friendly.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gruyère for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg