Description
Comfort meets classic American cuisine in this hearty Corn Casserole, a soulful side dish that brings warmth to family dinners. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with golden corn kernels, you’ll savor each comforting spoonful of this irresistible Southern-style favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) creamed corn
- 1 package (8 ounces/227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters/115 grams) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
Seasonings and Texture Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking lubricant.
- Create a velvety base by whisking cream cheese, melted butter, sour cream, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel until completely integrated.
- Gently incorporate whole kernel corn, creamed corn, shredded cheddar, and cornmeal into the creamy mixture, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the corn fusion into the greased baking dish, smoothing the surface for even cooking.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a golden-brown landscape and the center achieves a delicate firmness.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling the ingredients to settle and stabilize.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley across the surface before serving warm.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Choose full-fat dairy products for richer, more indulgent flavor and creamier texture in the casserole.
- Consider swapping cornmeal with gluten-free cornmeal or muffin mix to make the dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add crispy bacon bits or jalapeños for extra flavor complexity and a personalized touch that elevates the classic corn casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg