Description
This Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese is irresistibly creamy, rich, and comforting! 🌽🧈 With 7 expert tips, you’ll learn how to make the best version of this classic holiday side dish that melts in your mouth every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Add the Corn: Stir in the drained whole corn and creamed corn until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate the Mix: Fold in the Jiffy corn muffin mix, season with salt and pepper, and add shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool Slightly: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving—it will firm up beautifully.
- Top It Off: For a special finish, drizzle with melted butter or sprinkle with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
💡 7 Tips: (1) Use room-temp cream cheese for smooth mixing. (2) Don’t overmix the batter. (3) Add a touch of honey for sweetness. (4) Bake until just set—don’t overbake! (5) Add jalapeños for a spicy kick. (6) Use sharp cheddar for extra flavor. (7) Let it rest before serving to thicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: corn casserole, cream cheese corn casserole, holiday side dish, thanksgiving recipe, creamy corn bake, comfort food