Description
Corn casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that feels like a warm hug. Packed with simple ingredients and zero fuss, this side dish delivers pure comfort without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8.5 oz / 240 g) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14.75 oz / 418 g) creamed corn
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños
Instructions
- Warm the oven precisely to 375°F (190°C). Generously coat your 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and pour in the entire 8.5 oz Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Add the whole can of kernel corn and creamed corn. Melt your ½ cup butter completely.
- Crack two large eggs into the mixture. Measure out 1 cup sour cream and add it to the bowl. Pour in the melted butter.
- Whisk all ingredients together until your batter looks smooth and well-blended. If using optional ingredients like cheddar cheese or jalapeños, fold them in gently at this point.
- Transfer the entire corn mixture into your prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the surface, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Place the dish in the preheated 375°F oven. Bake uncovered for exactly 40-45 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown top and a firm center.
- Check doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center. If it emerges without wet batter, your casserole is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This helps the texture settle and makes serving easier.
- Slice into squares and serve warm. Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese or chopped herbs on top for a fresh finishing touch.
Notes
- Corn casserole tastes best when all ingredients are at room temperature, which helps them blend smoothly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can make the texture tough instead of tender and creamy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the Jiffy mix with a gluten-free cornbread mix and double-check all other ingredients.
- Customize your casserole by adding crispy bacon bits, green onions, or a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg