Cheesy Corn Casserole – Creamy, Comforting & Crowd-Pleasing!
This Cheesy Corn Casserole is a rich, buttery side dish that pairs perfectly with holiday feasts, BBQ dinners, or any comfort food meal. With sweet corn, tangy sour cream, and cheesy goodness baked into every bite, this is the kind of dish that disappears fast at the dinner table!
Why You’ll Love This Corn Casserole
✔ Creamy & Cheesy – Perfectly moist with melty cheddar on top
✔ Easy to Make – Just mix, bake, and enjoy—no special equipment needed
✔ Great for Holidays – A classic on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter tables
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly – Assemble in advance and bake when needed
✔ Customizable – Add jalapeños, green onions, or bacon for extra flavor
Recipe Categories
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Cuisine: American Comfort Food
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Course: Side Dish
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Cooking Method: Baking
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Difficulty Level: Easy
🕒 Cooking & Prep Times
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
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Total Time: 55–60 minutes
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Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
✅ 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
✅ 1 can (14–15 oz) cream‐style corn
✅ 8 oz sour cream (about 1 cup)
✅ 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy cornbread mix
✅ ½ stick butter (4 tablespoons), melted or very soft
✅ 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided, use more for topping)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch casserole dish (or use similar size).
Step 2: Mix the Casserole
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In a large bowl, stir together:
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Drained whole kernel corn
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Cream‐style corn
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Sour cream
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Jiffy cornbread mix
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Melted butter
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If you want cheese throughout the casserole, mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar now.
Step 3: Bake the Base
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Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden.
Step 4: Add Cheese Topping
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
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Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
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Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
💡 Tips & Variations
✔ Extra Flavor: Add diced jalapeños, green chilies, or crumbled bacon.
✔ Sweeter Version: Add a tablespoon of sugar for a sweeter Southern-style twist.
✔ Lighter Option: Use light sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
✔ Make-Ahead: Assemble the casserole (without baking) and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next day
❄️ Storage & Reheating
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
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Reheat in the microwave or oven at 300°F until warmed through.
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Freezing not recommended as the texture may change.
Cheesy Corn Casserole
Equipment
- 9×9" casserole dish
- mixing bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can 14–15 oz cream-style corn
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 box 8.5 oz Jiffy cornbread mix
- ½ stick 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 –2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a casserole dish.
- In a bowl, mix corn, cream corn, sour cream, cornbread mix, and butter.
- Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional).
- Pour into dish and bake for 45 minutes.
- Top with more cheese and bake another 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and serve.