Corn Casserole
This easy Corn Casserole combines sweet corn, creamy textures, and simple seasoning to create a comforting and versatile dish. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, it features a creamy interior with a golden crust, is simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, and can be customized to fit dietary preferences.
- Author: Maria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten-free corn muffin mix)
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained (or 1½ cups fresh/frozen corn)
- 1 cup Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (use gluten-free mix if needed)
- 1 cup sour cream (use dairy-free substitute if desired)
- ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter (or plant-based margarine for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup shredded cheese, sharp cheddar or mild (optional)
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and promote a golden crust.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and milk until smooth and fully combined to create the moist base of the casserole.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the corn muffin mix to the wet ingredients, then gently fold in the corn kernels and cheese if using, taking care not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to ensure consistent cooking throughout.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor and texture, but frozen or canned corn work well too.
- Don’t overmix to keep the casserole light and fluffy rather than dense.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set properly before serving.
- For a cheesy crust, sprinkle additional cheese on top halfway through baking.
- Start checking doneness at 40 minutes as oven temperatures can vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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