Description
Corn casserole brings Southern comfort straight to dinner tables with its rich, creamy texture and irresistible flavor. Cheese, butter, and sweet corn combine in this classic side dish that promises to make mouths water and dinner guests smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can creamed corn
- 1 (8.5 ounces / 241 grams) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 cup (8 ounces / 227 grams) sour cream
Dairy and Butter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) (4 ounces / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping:
- ½ cup (4 ounces / 113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and generously coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a protective layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a harmonious blend by gently folding whole kernel corn, creamed corn, velvety sour cream, luxuriously melted butter, and Jiffy corn muffin mix in a spacious mixing bowl until the ingredients communicate seamlessly and form a unified mixture.
- Transfer the creamy concoction into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution that promises a consistent texture throughout.
- For cheese enthusiasts, cascade a gentle blanket of shredded cheddar across the surface, creating a potential golden, crispy crown.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform over 45-50 minutes. Watch for a rich, golden-brown exterior and a center that has set with a confident firmness.
- Once emerged from the oven, permit the casserole a brief moment of rest, allowing its internal temperature to stabilize and flavors to harmonize.
- Serve while warm, positioning this versatile side dish alongside roasted meats, grilled poultry, or as a comforting standalone accompaniment that promises to delight taste buds.
Notes
- Swap out regular butter for a dairy-free alternative like coconut oil to make this recipe vegan-friendly and accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños on top for an extra flavor punch that elevates the classic corn casserole from simple to spectacular.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to boost protein content and create a slightly tangier taste profile while maintaining creamy texture.
- Reduce baking time by 5-10 minutes if you prefer a softer, more pudding-like consistency rather than a firmer, more set casserole texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg