Description
Comfort meets Southern charm in this cream cheese corn casserole, where creamy textures and sweet corn blend into a heavenly side dish. Hearty and irresistible, this recipe promises to elevate your dinner table with its rich, indulgent flavors you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Corn Products:
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) creamed corn
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create a comprehensive blend by thoroughly combining whole kernel corn, creamed corn, softened cream cheese, melted butter, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until the texture becomes uniformly smooth and consistent.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface to create a level foundation.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the mixture for an additional layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Position the casserole in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing it to bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface transforms to a golden-brown hue and the edges become slightly bubbling.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and cool slightly.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped green onions to add a fresh, vibrant touch before serving the warm, creamy corn casserole.
Notes
- Swap dairy-free cream cheese and plant milk to create a vegan-friendly version that’s just as creamy and delicious.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños for those wanting extra texture and heat.
- Prevent soggy texture by draining corn kernels thoroughly and using room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- Reduce cooking time by 5-10 minutes if using a smaller, deeper baking dish to avoid over-browning the top while maintaining a soft, luscious interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg