Description
Creamy corn pudding casserole brings Southern comfort straight to dinner tables with its rich, custardy texture. Hearty kernels nestled in a silky base promise a delightful side dish you’ll savor down to the last comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounces) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8.5 ounces) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a smooth, velvety base by whisking eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and optional sugar until fully integrated.
- Incorporate whole kernel corn, creamed corn, Jiffy cornbread mix, salt, and optional cheddar cheese into the liquid mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the silky corn blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading the contents uniformly to create an even surface.
- Position the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a golden-brown landscape and the center sets completely.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps stabilize the texture.
- Serve warm alongside roasted meats, grilled proteins, or as a comforting accompaniment to traditional Southern and holiday meals.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to match your preference or main dish pairing.
- Swap regular Jiffy mix with gluten-free cornbread mix for a celiac-friendly version that tastes just as delicious.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced ham, crumbled bacon, or green chilies for extra flavor and texture variation.
- Prevent dry edges by covering with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking if the top browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg