Description
Paula Deen’s corn casserole delivers pure Southern comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet corn goodness, this side dish becomes the star of any meal your family gathers around.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14.75 oz) creamed corn
- 1 (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (8.5 oz) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 cup sour cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 stick (½ cup) butter
- 1 stick (½ cup) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it precisely to 350°F for this comforting corn dish.
- Drain the whole kernel corn completely to prevent extra liquid in your casserole.
- Combine the entire 14.75 oz can of creamed corn, drained 15.25 oz whole kernel corn, full 8.5 oz box of Jiffy corn muffin mix, 1 cup sour cream, and melted ½ cup butter in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer your corn mixture into a generously greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven and bake uncovered for exactly 45 minutes until the center feels firm when touched.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the casserole.
- Return the dish to the 350°F oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and develops a golden, slightly crispy top.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps it set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Drain corn kernels thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole soggy and runny.
- Swap out regular milk for buttermilk to add extra tanginess and create a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use cornmeal and gluten-free flour instead of traditional wheat-based ingredients.
- Enhance the dish by adding crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños for extra texture and a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg