Description
Southern comfort meets creamy perfection in this Paula Deen corn casserole, a delightful side dish that melts hearts and satisfies hunger. Comfort food enthusiasts will savor each rich, cheesy spoonful of this irresistible Southern classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 cup (8 oz/226 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (2 oz/56 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, melted butter, and cornbread mix until the texture is uniform and smooth. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a rich golden-brown color and the center sets completely.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and stabilize. The dish will have a slightly crisp exterior with a creamy, tender interior, perfect as an accompaniment to various main courses.
Notes
- Generously grease the baking dish with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy removal and prevent the casserole from clinging to the sides.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend to add unique flavor profiles and enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- Avoid overmixing the ingredients to maintain the perfect texture; stir just until combined to prevent a dense or tough final result.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or use gluten-free cornbread mix to make the casserole suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg