Description
Comfort meets Southern charm in this irresistible Corn Casserole, blending creamy textures with golden kernels of pure delight. Hearty, simple ingredients meld together for a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8.5 oz) cornbread mix (e.g., Jiffy)
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Blending Process: In a spacious mixing container, harmonize whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and liquefied butter until thoroughly integrated. Gently fold in cornbread mix, ensuring minimal stirring to maintain a delicate texture.
- Culinary Assembly: Transfer the velvety mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even landscape. Optional: Scatter a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese across the surface for an additional flavor profile.
- Thermal Transformation: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 45-50 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown exterior and a firm, set center – indicating perfect doneness.
- Serving Ritual: Allow the casserole to rest momentarily after emerging from the oven, enabling flavors to settle and providing a brief cooling period before presenting this comforting dish to eager diners.
Notes
- Stir cornbread mix gently until just combined to maintain a tender, light texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles while keeping the classic creamy consistency.
- Check casserole midway through baking and cover with foil if edges brown too quickly, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or use gluten-free cornbread mix to make the recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg