Description
Comfort meets Southern charm in this irresistible corn casserole, blending creamy textures with sweet corn kernels. Hearty side dishes like these bring families together, promising warm memories and delicious moments at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons or 57 grams) butter
Topping:
- Cheddar cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for perfect baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the drained corn kernels, creamy corn, tangy sour cream, cornbread mix, and rich melted butter until a smooth, uniform consistency is achieved.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into a generously greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface that signals perfect doneness.
- Once the casserole reaches a beautiful golden color, carefully remove it from the oven and generously sprinkle a layer of sharp cheddar cheese across the top.
- Return the cheese-topped casserole to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a bubbly, appetizing topping.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap Jiffy mix for gluten-free cornbread mix to make this dish celiac-friendly and equally delicious.
- Reduce butter quantity by half for a lighter version without compromising the creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Add diced jalapeños or green chilies for a spicy kick that transforms this classic comfort dish into a zesty side.
- Enhance nutritional value by stirring in fresh or frozen vegetables like bell peppers or diced zucchini for extra color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg