Description
This rich and velvety cream cheese corn casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfectly balancing sweet golden kernels with a decadent, savory cheese sauce. Ideal for holiday dinners or casual weeknight meals, this side dish stays moist and thick thanks to the luxurious combination of cream cheese, butter, and sour cream. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing classic that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or grilled proteins, offering a restaurant-quality texture that is easy to achieve in your own home kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 box (8.5 oz) cornmeal or Jiffy mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, and sour cream until smooth.
Add the drained corn kernels to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in the cornmeal mix until the batter is consistent.
Gently stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. You can use fresh charred corn instead of canned for a smoky flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg