Corn casserole is a classic side dish made with 6 simple ingredients including Jiffy cornbread mix, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs.
Why this recipe works
Corn casserole is the perfect middle ground between sweet and savory. It has the best of both worlds. Sweet like cornbread, but savory thanks to the delicious buttery taste. It’s soft, fluffy, and baked to a beautiful golden brown with nice crisp edges.
You might also know corn casserole as corn pudding, it mainly graces the table at holiday gatherings but can be served year-round with an array of different main courses.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CORNBREAD – One 8.5 oz Jiffy cornbread mix sets the stage in this casserole and makes life a lot easier. The sour cream adds fluffiness to the cornbread but can be left out if entirely necessary.
CORN – 1 can of creamed corn and 1 can of whole kernel corn (drained) is needed here. The creamed corn adds sweetness on top of course, creaminess. You may, however, substitute the can of whole kernel corn with fresh or frozen corn (thawed) if desired.
EGGS – Eggs are your binding agent, helping the casserole be less crumbly.
How to Make Corn Casserole
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- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray the an 8×8/2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until top is browning and middle is set.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, corn casserole can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Do note that this dish is super easy to make, it won’t take long at all to whip up the day of! You can either prep the casserole or fully bake it and allow it to cool before storing in the fridge. I would suggest baking it prior to storing if this is the route you want to take. Make sure it’s tightly wrapped with saran wrap or covered with an air-tight lid when storing.
Serving Suggestions
Corn casserole always makes an appearance at the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinner table but it’s not only limited to the holidays. Serve it with a main dish of roasted chicken, turkey, or pork.
Feeling adventurous? Add some diced jalapenos or green chiles for a bit of heat, or top it with some shredded cheese. Enjoy!
More Casserole Side Dishes
- Broccoli Casserole
- Hashbrown Casserole
- Cauliflower Casserole
- Green Bean Casserole
- Chicken Stuffing Casserole
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
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Corn Casserole
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 8.5 oz Jiffy cornbread mix 1 box
- 14.75 oz creamed corn
- 14.75 oz whole kernel corn drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup salted butter 8 Tbsp, melted
- 2 eggs
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You can substitute the can of whole kernel corn with fresh or frozen corn (thawed) if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray the baking or casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until top is browning and middle is set.
Nutrition
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Gayle Brown says
I made two corn casserole for New Year’s tradItional meal for our family Sent over great.
Fred says
I’m anxious to try your Corn Casserole recipe.
But I find it curious that the recipe calls for an 8×8 pan, but your picture in the recipe shows a rectangular pan.
Amanda Formaro says
Sorry for the confusion. 8×8 is correct. The pan used in the photos was a smaller rectangular pan measuring 7.5 x 6.
Lisa Bielss says
This is a copycat recipe of Corn Spoonbread from Southern Living. Delicious.
Gary says
Thanks Amanda for the recipe.