Description
Hearty Southern corn casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dining table. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines simple ingredients for a side dish that warms souls and satisfies hunger with pure home-style deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 egg
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter or margarine, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine corn kernels, creamed corn, and cornbread mix in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth and well-integrated base for the casserole.
- Whisk in sour cream and melted butter, stirring thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Gently fold in beaten eggs, which will help bind the casserole and provide a rich, custardy texture to the final dish.
- For an indulgent variation, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, allowing it to melt and create pockets of gooey goodness.
- Transfer the corn mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top turns golden brown and the center sets with a slight wobble, indicating a perfectly cooked casserole.
- Once removed from the oven, let the casserole rest for a few minutes to allow the ingredients to settle and cool slightly.
- Enhance the presentation and flavor by garnishing with crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, or an additional sprinkle of cheese before serving.
- Serve warm as a comforting side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, barbecue, or as a standalone vegetarian option.
Notes
- Boost texture and sweetness by mixing in whole or creamed corn kernels for a more robust corn flavor profile.
- Transform the casserole into a cheesy delight by stirring 1-2 cups of sharp cheddar or your favorite melting cheese directly into the mixture before baking.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by sprinkling crispy bacon bits, freshly chopped green onions, or an extra handful of cheese on top after baking for a stunning presentation and burst of additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg