Home > Side Dishes > Corn Casserole Corn Casserole November 21, 2020 | 7 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This hearty and flavorful, made-from-scratch Corn Casserole is a wonderful addition to your holiday table. It’s thick, moist, and strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Corn Casserole I’ve shared over the past years my affinity for cornbread and cornbread muffins. I’m convinced there is no better way to enjoy a good Crockpot Chili than with loads of cornbread! But come holiday season, I’m often disappointed by corn casseroles. While the boxed mixes make a good corn casserole, nothing compares to homemade-from-scratch corn casserole. And this Corn Casserole — I haven’t been able to stop making and eating it. Even though we’re still a bit away from Thanksgiving and Christmas, this has shown up more times on our dinner table than I’m willing to admit. Yes, it’s a bit more work than your typical corn casserole using a boxed mix, but I’m convinced it’s well worth the extra effort. This Corn Casserole is deeply flavored with a great balance of sweet to savory. It’s very dense, moist, and has pops of crisp corn in every bite. Corn Casserole Tips Let melted butter cool. Adding hot butter to cold ingredients causes clumping. Generously grease the pan with nonstick spray. This will ensure the Corn Casserole serves nicely. Make sure the baking powder is fresh. All you have to do is drop a little bit of baking powder into hot water and look for a bubbling/fizzing reaction — if it fizzes, it’s good to go! Baking time. Different pans and different ovens will bake this casserole differently. Look for the following signs for doneness: golden on top and lightly browned at the edges, springy to the touch with an ever-so-slight jiggle in the center, a toothpick when inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. QUICK TIPRead up on the differences between baking in metal, ceramic, or glass pans. I recommend using a glass or ceramic pan for this recipe. Corn Casserole FAQs1How long does Corn Casserole last in the fridge?Up to 1 week. Corn Casserole is very moist and leftovers stay nice and tender for days. Let the casserole fully cool to room temperature and then cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. 2How do you reheat Corn Casserole?If Corn Casserole was transferred to an airtight container, transfer it back to an oven-safe pan. Re-warm in a 300 degree F oven for 10-20 minutes or until fully warmed through. 3Which is better: frozen or canned corn?Frozen corn beats canned corn every time! Frozen corn will taste just as fresh as off-the-cob kernels and it is amazing in this Corn Casserole. By using frozen corn, the corn remains crisper and you’ll get delicious bites of it throughout the casserole. Canned corn can be used in a pinch, just make sure to thoroughly drain it first. 4How can I spice up Corn Casserole?Corn Casserole lets the corn truly shine through with no distractions! That said, if you’d like to add some spice or other elements, here are my suggestions: Mix in 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese. Add in a can of well-drained fire-roasted diced green chiles (4 ounces). Top with cooked and crumbled bacon. Add in 1-2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeños, chili powder, and paprika (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of each). 5Is cream style Corn the same as creamed corn?Yes, the two are the same. Creamed corn (which also goes by cream-style corn) is a canned ingredient and doesn’t have any actual cream in it. About half of the fresh corn kernels are pureed (or “creamed)” and the other half are left whole. The two are mixed together to create creamed corn or cream-style corn. Homemade creamed corn is a dish that combines corn with a cream sauce to make a creamy side dish. More holiday side dishes Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with a lemon balsamic dressing Green Bean Casserole from scratch Thanksgiving Salad with a balsamic dressing Sweet Potato Casserole with pecan topping and marshmallows Wild Rice Pilaf with a citrus dressing FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Corn Casserole 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe This hearty and flavorful, made-from-scratch Corn Casserole is a wonderful addition to your holiday table. It's thick, moist, and strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Corn Casserole 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe This hearty and flavorful, made-from-scratch Corn Casserole is a wonderful addition to your holiday table. It's thick, moist, and strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Course Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword corn casserole Prep Time 30 minutes minutes Cook Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes Servings 12 -16 servings Calories 360kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $5.62 Ingredients▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) melted▢ 1 cup low-fat buttermilk▢ 2 tablespoons honey▢ 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)▢ 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar▢ 1 can (14 oz.) creamed corn▢ 1 and 1/2 cups frozen corn▢ 2 large eggs, whisked with a fork▢ 1 cup sour cream full fat ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil▢ 1 cup white all-purpose flour▢ 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (enriched and degermed; I use Albers)▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder▢ 1 and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch▢ Optional: 3-4 tablespoons fresh chivesUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsPREP: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.BUTTER: Place eight tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt. Set melted butter aside to cool to room temperature before using. Remove the wet ingredients from the refrigerator so they reach room temperature.DRY INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Stir to combine.WET INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, add the 2 eggs and whisk with a fork until smooth. Add in the buttermilk, two tablespoons of honey, brown sugar, white sugar, creamed corn, frozen corn kernels, sour cream, and vegetable oil. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the melted and cooled butter until smooth and combined. (If the wet ingredients are cold and butter is warm, it will clump.) Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients and gently mix (or fold with a spatula) until just combined. Do not over-mix.BAKE: Transfer batter to the greased pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 mins or until set in the center (an ever-so-slight jiggle) and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle fresh chives on top and enjoy immediately! Video Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? 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Chelsea, this looks delicious! Cornbread casserole is a family favorite for all holidays, so I’m looking forward to trying your recipe this year! Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving! Reply
Can you cook this ahead of time and then warm it up? Or can I assemble and cook the next morning? Reply
In your ingredients list I only see baking powder but in your directions you mention both baking powder and baking soda? Reply
Look forward to trying the recipe for corn casserole. I have usedaize cornbread mix for several years and my family loves it so I am interested in difference. In the south we call it corn pudding. My northern friend called it corn bake Reply
