5.0 from 9 votes
Cheesy Corn Casserole Recipe
Cheesy corn casserole combines the heartiness of cornbread, the creamy texture of creamed corn, and the rich, melty delight of sharp cheese, creating a quick and effortless casserole that brings comforting warmth on your dinner table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 598 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 15oz can creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 8.5oz package cornbread mix (like Jiffy – see notes for making from scratch)
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Make the batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and melted butter.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cornbread mix to the corn mixture and stir until most of the lumps are gone.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese (save the rest for the top)
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the dish.
Serve
- Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top for garnish.
Notes
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, diced (for some heat) – added in with the cheddar.
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions for garnish
- Cornbread Mix
- Whisk together flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Slowly whisk in vegetable oil. Mix until dry mixture is smooth with no lumps.
- ½ all-purpose flour
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder .
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Nutrition Information
Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
1141mg
(48%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1141mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.