Description
Homemade corn casserole brings Southern comfort to dinner tables with creamy, cheesy goodness. Country-style sides complement main dishes perfectly. Guests will love this simple, hearty recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8.5 oz / 241 g) package cornbread mix (e.g., Jiffy)
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can creamed corn
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can whole kernel corn, drained
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and generously grease a rectangular baking dish to prevent adherence of the casserole.
- Blend Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, creamy corn puree, dairy cream, and melted butter. Gently fold in the cornbread mixture, stirring with a light touch to maintain a delicate texture and prevent overmixing.
- Assemble and Enhance: Pour the vibrant mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Optionally, crown the surface with a layer of sharp cheddar cheese for added richness and visual appeal.
- Bake to Perfection: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown surface and a firm, set center that indicates complete cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest briefly, enabling flavors to meld and the texture to stabilize. Serve warm, presenting a comforting and inviting corn casserole that promises a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Select fresh corn kernels and creamy corn puree for a rich, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir the ingredients gently to maintain a light, tender texture, avoiding heavy-handed mixing that can make the casserole dense and tough.
- Customize Cheese Options: Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack, monterey jack, or a blend of cheeses to create unique flavor profiles that suit personal taste preferences.
- Adapt for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy cream with coconut cream or almond milk for a lactose-free version, and use gluten-free cornbread mix to accommodate various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg