This easy corn casserole turns canned corn and cornbread mix into a cheesy, comforting side dish with minimal effort.
Over the last 10+ years of recipe development I have learned that the best holiday sides are the ones that us familiar ingredients and still deliver standout results This corn casserole does exactly that, using cornbread mix, canned corn, sharp cheddar. This dish has buttery, crispy edges and a soft cheesy center.
This easy side dish can be made ahead of time, is easily doubled, and pairs well with almost anything else on the table!
reasons you'll love this corn casserole
- Quick + Easy - This simple recipe comes together in 5-10 minutes and can be made by beginners and kids!
- Only 6 Ingredients - Made with pantry staples like cornbread mix, canned corn and a couple staples you'll have in the fridge.
- Holiday Friendly - Pairs well with traditional holiday mains, travels easily and is always a popular potluck side dish.
Ingredients for the Best Cornbread Casserole
- Cornbread Mix: Jiffy is a common bread that works well in this recipe. I also tested this with Martha White gluten free and it worked perfectly.
- Canned Corn: you will need cream corn and whole kernel corn.
- Sour Cream: reduced fat or whole works.
- Butter: I used salted butter
- Cheese: sharp cheddar cheese
How to make Cornbread Casserole
- While the oven is preheating allow the butter to melt in an 8x8 baking dish.
- Combine the cornbread mix, canned cream corn, drained whole kernel corn, sour cream, shredded cheddar. When the butter is melted pour almost all of it into the mix, making sure to leave roughly 1-2 tablespoons in the dish.
- Gently mix the cornbread casserole together, pour into the buttered dish and bake 35-45 minutes.
Storing and Reheating Corn Casserole
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350 degree F until warmed through to maintain the best texture.
- Avoid freezing, as it will change the texture of the dish.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Corn Casserole
- Ingredients: your dish will only be as food as your ingredients. I use good quality corn, cheese and butter for this dish.
- Oven: I think this dish is *much* better in the oven because you get those amazing crispy edges and tops. However, you can make this in a small slow cooker, such as a 2 quart crock pot. Cook on low approximately 2.5 hours. Keep in mind all slow cookers cook at vastly different temperatures, that cooking time is an estimate.
- Egg: you might be tempted to add an egg, but don't! It will have a cakey texture, not this great, rich, cheesy, texture.
What to Serve with Jiffy Corn Casserole
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Easiest Corn Casserole (6 ingredients!)
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Ingredients
- ½ butter , I used salted (1 stick)
- 1 (8.5 ounce) box cornbread mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn , drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn , NOT drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the butter to an 8x8 baking dish and place in the oven. When the butter has melted, remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the oven is preheating combine the cornbread mix, drained whole kernel corn, undrained cream corn, sour cream and cheddar.
- When the butter has melted pour almost all of the butter into the mix, leaving 1-2 tablespoons melted butter in the pan.
- Gently combine the corn casserole ingredients. Spoon back into the baking dish.
- Bake 35-45 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown and the center has lightly set.
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Hi, I'm Annie. With a Bachelor of Science degree, a minor in nutrition and nearly 20 year of both classical training, and self-taught experience, I've spent my career proving that home cooking can be practical, delicious and inspiring. What started in 2013 as one food blog has grown into a full-time business. Today, my husband Clayton and I run five food websites that connect with millions of home cooks every month.
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