Description
Joanna Gaines corn casserole delivers comfort through Southern-style creamy goodness packed with sweet corn kernels and rich cheese. Hearty side dishes like this bring families together around warm, welcoming tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8.5 oz / 241 g) dry cornbread mix
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14.75 oz / 418 g) creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to ensure easy removal.
- Mixing: Combine whole kernel corn, creamed corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, melted butter, and eggs in a large bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a smooth, homogeneous texture with no dry ingredients visible.
- Baking: Transfer the corn mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula and eliminating any potential air pockets. Bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top develops a rich golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the dish set and intensify its flavors. Serve warm as a comforting side dish or standalone culinary delight.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Carefully: Use non-stick spray or butter generously to ensure the casserole releases smoothly from the baking dish without tearing.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk ingredients completely to eliminate dry cornbread mix patches, creating a uniform, creamy texture throughout the casserole.
- Check Doneness Precisely: Insert a clean toothpick into the center – a clean exit means the casserole is perfectly baked and won’t have soggy, uncooked sections.
- Rest and Settle: Allow 10-15 minutes of cooling time after baking to help the casserole set, stabilize its structure, and develop richer, more developed flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 629 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg