Description
A rich, creamy, and cheesy corn casserole made with cream cheese, sweet corn, and cheddar—perfect as a comforting side dish for holidays or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can creamed corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 (8.5 oz) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, melted butter, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in whole kernel corn, creamed corn, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Beat in eggs until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the corn muffin mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a different flavor.
Add parmesan on top before baking for extra richness.
Include diced jalapeños or green chilies for more texture and heat.
Add a tablespoon of honey or sugar for a sweeter version.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat covered in a 325°F oven or microwave individual portions for about a minute.
Use gluten-free cornbread mix to make this casserole gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg