Description
Paula Deen’s cornbread casserole combines creamy corn, golden cornmeal, and rich butter for a Southern classic. Hearty side dishes complement this comforting recipe that warms souls and satisfies hunger in mere moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) creamed corn
- 1 (8.5 oz / 240 g) cornbread mix
- ¼ lb (4 oz / 113 g) butter, melted
- 1 oz (28 g) sour cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously coat a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent adherence and facilitate smooth serving.
- Mixture Creation: Melt butter and allow to cool, then blend whole kernel corn, creamed corn, cornbread mix, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and uniform in texture.
- Oven Configuration: Position oven rack in center position and preheat to 350°F, ensuring optimal temperature for consistent cooking and achieving a golden exterior.
- Dish Assembly: Carefully transfer corn mixture into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula to create a level presentation.
- Baking Process: Slide casserole into preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, monitoring for a rich amber-brown coloration and a center that springs back when gently touched, indicating complete cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Extract casserole from oven and allow to settle for 10 minutes, enabling the dish to stabilize and develop a more cohesive texture before serving warm as a delectable accompaniment.
Notes
- Butter Brilliance: Melt butter completely and let it cool to prevent ingredient scrambling and ensure smooth mixing.
- Mixing Magic: Fold ingredients gently to maintain ingredient integrity and create a uniform, creamy texture.
- Oven Positioning Perfection: Center the dish on the oven rack for even heat distribution and consistent golden-brown result.
- Resting Rewards: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking to stabilize texture and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg