Description
Hearty Southern Paula Deen corn casserole delivers pure comfort with creamy, cheesy goodness that melts hearts at family gatherings. Spoonfuls of this irresistible side dish promise warm memories and satisfying flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can creamed corn
- 1 (8.5 ounces/241 grams) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (8 ounces/227 grams) sour cream
- ½ cup (1 stick) (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (8 ounces/227 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Warm up the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Merge whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, melted butter, and cornbread mix in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring thoroughly until ingredients are completely integrated.
- For cheese enthusiasts, fold in shredded cheddar to elevate the flavor profile and create a richer texture.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface to ensure an even distribution.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 45-60 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown top and a firm central consistency.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter clinging to it.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and permit it to rest briefly, allowing the ingredients to settle and cool slightly.
- Serve warm as a delectable accompaniment to your primary dish, offering a comforting and creamy side that complements various main courses.
Notes
- Swap regular cornbread mix with gluten-free alternatives to make this dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce butter quantity and use low-fat sour cream for a lighter version that maintains the creamy texture and delicious flavor.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced jalapeños, green onions, or crumbled bacon for extra depth and personalized taste complexity.
- Create individual serving portions using ramekins or muffin tins for more attractive presentation and easier portion control during family meals or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 626 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg