Description
Cornbread casserole brings pure comfort straight from Grandma’s Southern kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy corn, golden cornmeal, and a buttery crumb make this hearty side dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can 15 oz creamed corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to exactly 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt using a whisk.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously blend 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, ½ cup sour cream, and a 15-ounce can of creamed corn until the mixture looks smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined – resist the temptation to overmix your batter.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the surface and delicately fold it into the mixture.
- Transfer the entire batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a consistent thickness.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking with a toothpick for complete doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Check the cornbread casserole’s doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center, which should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Swap out regular milk for buttermilk to give the casserole a tangier, richer flavor and more tender texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace the cornmeal with a gluten-free cornmeal blend and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Customize the cheese by using sharp cheddar for more bite or pepper jack for added spiciness, depending on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg