Cheesy Corn Casserole Recipe

Cheesy corn casserole in a white dish with a spoon.

Cheesy Corn Casserole Recipe

Cheesy corn casserole combines the heartiness of cornbread, the creamy texture of creamed corn, and the rich, melty delight of sharp cheese, creating a quick and effortless casserole that brings comforting warmth on your dinner table.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 598kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1 15oz can creamed corn
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 8.5oz package cornbread mix (like Jiffy – see notes for making from scratch)
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
green onions for garnish

Instructions

Get prepped

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Make the batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 15oz can creamed corn, 1 cup sour cream, melted ½ cup butter and ½ teaspoon salt.
Stir until well mixed.
Add 1 8.5oz package cornbread mix to the corn mixture and stir until most of the lumps are gone.
Stir in half of the 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (save the rest for the top)
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the dish.

Serve

Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top for garnish.

Notes

Optional: 1 small jalapeño, diced (for some heat) – added in with the cheddar.

Optional: 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Cornbread Mix

½ all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder .
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Whisk together flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Slowly whisk in vegetable oil. Mix until dry mixture is smooth with no lumps.

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