Description
This is THE best cornbread casserole recipe — rich, creamy, and perfectly golden! A classic side dish with just the right balance of sweetness and savory corn flavor. Follow these 5 secrets to make it absolutely irresistible 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
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Step 2 – Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corn, creamed corn, Jiffy mix, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until just blended.
- Step 3 – Pour: Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Step 4 – Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Step 5 – Rest & Serve: Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Secret #1: Don’t overmix — keep it slightly lumpy for a tender texture.
- Secret #2: Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest flavor.
- Secret #3: Melted butter gives richness — don’t skip it!
- Secret #4: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar for a cheesy twist.
- Secret #5: Let it rest before serving so it firms up beautifully.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Mix ingredients the day before, refrigerate, and bake fresh.
- Serving Idea: Perfect alongside turkey, ham, or chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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