Description
Corn casserole from Paula Deen offers a creamy Southern comfort dish that celebrates simple ingredients. Cheesy, buttery goodness brings warmth to family gatherings and will satisfy hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can creamed corn
- 1 (8.5 oz / 241 g) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 cup (8 oz / 227 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (1 stick) (4 oz / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (4 oz / 113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent ingredient adhesion.
- Mixture Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, combine whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, melted butter, and Jiffy corn muffin mix, stirring until ingredients integrate into a smooth, consistent batter with no dry pockets.
- Cheese Enhancement: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly, then optionally crown the surface with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese for additional richness and visual appeal.
- Baking Transformation: Position the casserole in the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn golden brown and the center achieves a firm, set texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling internal temperature stabilization and flavor melding, then serve warm as a complementary side dish or standalone comfort food.
Notes
- Optimize Corn Consistency: Choose fresh or high-quality canned corn for maximum flavor and texture, ensuring kernels are plump and sweet.
- Master Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to avoid overmixing, which can create a dense, tough casserole instead of a light, creamy texture.
- Cheese Enhancement: For richer flavor, use a blend of sharp cheddar and mild cheese, or experiment with smoked varieties to add depth.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or use gluten-free corn muffin mix for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 762 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg