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Creamy Corn Casserole Recipe

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This easy corn casserole bakes up with a crispy crust and a creamy interior. Each bite is gooey with cheese and full of the wonderful rich carby texture that spells out comfort food. Just 5 minutes prep time - it's a great make-ahead dish that freezes well, too!
Total time 1 hour
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Don't wait for the holidays to try this easy, family pleasing side dish recipe!

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Creamy corn casserole is a Southern classic that makes its way to most holiday tables around here. It's to Thanksgiving what Pineapple Casserole is to Easter.

It's actually a type of southern spoon bread - super simple with some corn, dairy, eggs, and cornbread mix- usually Jiffy. That's part of the popularity of this recipe - it's easy and it's delicious.

It's so good I can pretty much eat a whole dish by myself.

🧾 Ingredients

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🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl stir all of the ingredients together.
  3. Pour the ingredients into a greased 9x9 casserole dish.
  4. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  5. Remove from oven and let stand for at least 10 minutes to firm up.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Save time during the holidays. Make this 2 to 3 days ahead of when you'll need it and store in the refrigerator, either cooked or uncooked.

This is the easiest side dish ever but here are a few tips that will make it even easier.

  • Corn casserole can be frozen either baked or unbaked. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed in the recipe. If you've frozen it already baked then just warm it at 300F for 20 minutes.
  • Don't over-bake - it will get dry.
  • Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes or so before serving to allow it to firm up.

👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the most commonly asked questions about this recipe. If you don't find the answer to yours here leave a comment below or email me - I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

Can I make corn casserole ahead of time?

You definitely can! You can make it ahead and store it unbaked or baked for a couple of days in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.

How long does it last in the fridge?

A couple of days. If you are going to keep it more than 3 days go ahead and freeze it.

Does cornbread casserole need to be refrigerated?

Absolutely! Cover and refrigerate as soon as your meal is over.
Here are some holiday food safety tips from the FDA.

What goes good with this casserole?

Ummm... everything? Seriously, I love it with BBQ, ham, turkey, chicken... anything you'd serve corn with. For a normal meal I would make it the only starch and not add potatoes or other starchy sides but for the holidays anything goes!

Easy Mexican corn casserole being spooned out of the casserole dish

📚 Variations

You can make some small changes to get big flavors with this recipe. In fact, you can even turn it into a main dish by adding some cooked meat as a bottom layer!

  • Add chili to the baking pan and spoon the corn casserole batter over it.
  • Chop candied jalapenos up and add to the batter before baking.
  • Drain a can of Ro*Tel tomatoes and add with the other ingredients.
  • Stir in cooked, shredded chicken before baking or add it as a layer to the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Spoon cooked ground beef and a can of Ranch beans into the baking pan then add the batter. Bake as directed

Side dishes make the meal and I have quite a few of them here on Restless Chipotle.

  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a little sweet and a little spicy. It’s a healthy side dish that goes perfectly with roasted meats  and poultry.
  • Fried Potatoes are perfect every single time. The secret is in the two step process. It's easy and it only takes 40 minutes total. 
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash is creamy, sweet, smoky perfection — it's a unique and delicious side dish that goes great with pork or poultry.
  • Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings are just as gorgeous as they are delicious! Tangy apples are simmered in cinnamon syrup until they are infused with crimson color and spicy cinnamon flavor. 
  • Creamy Potatoes au Gratin will quickly become a family favorite. Gooey cheese, tender potatoes, and a crunchy, crumbly Panko topping makes these potatoes au gratin the best you’ve ever tasted!
  • Yellow Squash Casserole is definitely one of my favorites! I could eat this stuff all day long! Creamy and delicious.

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A serving of creamy corn casserole is lifted from the dish.

I'm not sure but I think it's a rule in the South that there's no such thing as too many corn recipes on the table during the holidays.

Just because you made a big old vat of dressing does not mean you can't serve creamed corn (with plenty of pepper and butter) and corn casserole... and maybe cornbread on the side.

You know I'm right.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Corn Casserole

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This easy corn casserole bakes up with a crispy crust and a creamy interior. Each bite is gooey with cheese and full of the wonderful rich carby texture that spells out comfort food. Just 5 minutes prep time - it's a great make-ahead dish that freezes well, too!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings:12
Calories:380
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
  • 15 ounces creamed corn, don't drain
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 ounces cornbread mix, 1 box
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin, (optional)
  • 4 ounces chiles, undrained (optional)

Homemade Cornbread Mix (if you prefer not to use a commercial mix)

  • 1 1/3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl stir all of the ingredients together.
  • Pour the ingredients into a greased 9x9 casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for at least 10 minutes.

Homemade Cornbread Mix

  • Mix all ingredients together and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • If using homemade cornbread mix add an extra 2 tablespoons butter
  • You can make this 2 to 3 days ahead of when you'll need it and store in the refrigerator, either cooked or uncooked.
  • You can also freeze it either baked or unbaked. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed in the recipe. If you've frozen it already baked then just warm it at 300F for 20 minutes.
  • Don't overbake - it will get dry.
  • Let the cornbread casserole stand for 10 minutes or so before serving to allow it to firm up.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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    First published November 12, 2017. Last updated September 14, 2020 to include better images and easier to read format. This was originally called Mexican cornbread casserole but that seemed to confuse readers who expected to find a tamale pie recipe.

    About Marye

    With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cynthia

      5 stars
      Will try for the holidays

      Reply

      • Marye

        I hope you like it!

    2. Susan

      No cornmeal in your homemade cornbread mix? Is the recipe for that correct?

      Reply

      • Marye

        HA! Susan you got me. I accidentally left it out. Good catch! I've fixed it now - thanks!

    3. Laura Dembowski

      I have a huge weakness for cornbread and turning it into dinner sounds right up my alley!

      Reply

    4. Wimpy Vegetarian

      I can, and do, completely skip the turkey. This is exactly the kind of dish I gravitate to. I can't wait to make it!

      Reply

      • Marye Audet

        🙂 let me know what you think!

    5. Liz

      I don't think my family would complain with another corn dish on the table! Your cornbread casserole looks terrific!!

      Reply

      • Marye Audet

        Thanks Liz! I love this easy recipe!

    6. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

      For me, Thanksgiving is more about the side dishes than the turkey. Your Mexican cornbread casserole looks like a real winner! I'd go back for seconds 😉

      Reply

      • Marye Audet

        Thanks Renee! I love the side dishes, too

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