Corn Casserole Recipe

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Is there anything more comforting than a buttery and cheesy Corn Casserole? This slightly sweet and savory side dish is a 1-bowl, quick, fix it and forget it wonder that is a perfect side dish to serve at a holiday meal like Easter, Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner or anytime really!

Hello, Corn Casserole!

Corn casserole (or sometimes called corn pudding casserole) is a comforting side dish made with a simple mix of canned whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, corn bread, melted butter, sour cream, heavy cream and cheddar cheese. All corn casserole recipes are generally based around these same ingredients; some have more and some have less.

I don’t love the sour cream flavor, so I substituted out half of it for heavy cream. It just seemed like the natural thing to do. Plus, cream gives it that extra buttery taste that I love. If you don’t mind it, simply use a full 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Cornbread Mix

I think the general public always reaches for a box of Jiffy cornbread mix because it’s inexpensive and perfectly proportioned. For this recipe, I’ve tried Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix, Trader Joe’s Cornbread Mix, Famous Dave’s Cornbread Mix, as well as Marie Callender’s Cornbread Mix and I much prefer the overall flavor and texture better than Jiffy. But again, Jiffy Mix is the ‘classic’ so feel free to just measure out 1 1/4 cups of your cornbread mix of choice.

How to Make Buttery Corn Casserole

This delicious 7 ingredient corn casserole couldn’t be easier to throw together! Talk about the easiest side dish for the holidays. For full recipe details including ingredients and measurements needed, see the printable recipe card down below.

Preheat Oven + Prep Casserole Dish

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13 or casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Combine Ingredients + Mix Well

In a large bowl, stir together the cans of corn (creamed corn and sweet corn), cornbread mix, melted unsalted butter, sour cream, heavy cream and cheddar cheese (if desired). Stir until well mixed and batter is uniform.

Pro Tip: Try adding a little cayenne pepper or some canned green chilies to the batter to give this dish a little bit of a spicy kick.

Bake

Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish and smooth top. Bake 40-45 minutes or until the edges and top are golden brown. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Pro Tip: Instead of a 9×13 baking dish, you can use two 9 inch round pans OR one 9 inch round and one 8 inch round, OR two 8 inch pans OR two 8×8 square pan. Make sure to spray the pans with non stick cooking spray. Baking time may vary due to slightly different depths of batter in the various pan combinations.

Cheesy Corn Casserole?

This recipe calls for 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese which I mark as optional. This is just a use as desired ingredient and will work however you choose to add the cheese or omit completely.

• stir in the full cup of grated cheese into the batter and bake.
• stir in half a cup of cheese into the batter and top with remaining half cup in the last 15 minutes of baking.
• omit cheese from batter and top with full cup of cheese in the last 15 minutes of baking.

Storage + Make Ahead Directions

Allow any leftovers to cool completely to room temperature. Cover dish with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave with a damp paper towel over the top of the dish (to prevent drying out) until heated through. You can also reheat in the oven at 350° F for 10-15 minutes.

To Make Ahead–

You can make this ahead up to 2 days before you want to serve.

Unbaked– follow recipe directions up until baking. At this point, cover the casserole dish tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to bake. Remove the plastic wrap and allow dish to sit on the counter while oven preheats. Bake as recipe directs.

Baked- Allow corn casserole to cool to room temperature before covering with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge until ready to reheat and serve.

FAQ About Buttery Corn Casserole

Other Favorite Side Dishes to Try!

If you’re going down the side dish rabbit hole and are in need of other tried and true side dish recipes for your holiday table, here are a few of my favorites!

• Maple Glazed Carrots
• Green Bean Casserole
• Perfect Scalloped Potatoes
• Classic Macaroni and Cheese
• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cashews
• 20+ Main Dish and Side Dish Recipes that go with Corn Casserole

I hope you love this buttery corn casserole recipe as much as we did! It’s become a family favorite over the years and we love to serve it with our holiday dinner.

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