Corn casserole is a delicious and comforting dish. This easy recipe is sweet, savory, and buttery and has the perfect amount of heat from pickled jalapeños. It’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that fits into any gathering, from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners.
This easy cornbread casserole beats the one on the back of a box of jiffy corn muffin mix. Homemade always tastes better, and this recipes makes the perfect side dish. It is the only corn casserole recipe you need!
Some corn casserole recipes use cream cheese, but this one opts for sour cream to keep the casserole moist and creamy. Plain canned sweet corn kernels and creamed corn kernels pair for both creaminess and texture.
With its golden, buttery crust and slightly sweet center, this classic side dish perfectly balances comfort and flavor. It is my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner! Whether you’re making it as a Thanksgiving side or for a weeknight meal, this mix of sweet corn and spicy jalapeños pair perfectly with any spread.
Pair this delicious corn recipe with a crock of ultra-creamy mashed potatoes, a classic green bean casserole, pumpkin deviled eggs, and sourdough dinner rolls for the perfect holiday lineup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
From scratch goodness – Ditch the jiffy mix and go homemade. You get even more delicious taste than a jiffy corn casserole using simple ingredients.
Easy to make – The best thing about this easy corn casserole recipe is that it doesn’t need much prep time. Just mix and bake, and you have the perfect side dish with pops of texture.
Perfect side – No matter if you’re pairing it with a Thanksgiving turkey or a simple family meal, corn casserole is a favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Corn – You will want need two cans of corn. Use one can of whole kernel corn and one cream-style corn.
Jalapeños – I like to make fermented jalapeños. You can use store-bought as well.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Corn Casserole
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a medium casserole dish. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 2: Transfer all but 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large bowl. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened, 3 – 4 minutes. Add them to the bowl with the butter.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and smoked paprika.
Step 4: To the bowl with the butter and onions, add the drained corn, creamed corn, sour cream, eggs, and diced pickled jalapeños. Stir until combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the greased casserole dish and smooth the top. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes, or until lightly golden and just set in the center — it should still have a slight jiggle. For a golden brown top, place under the broiler for 2 – 3 minutes, watching closely. Serve warm or after it’s cooled slightly. Enjoy!
Tips
- Try folding in shredded pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese (who doesn’t love a cheesy corn thing?!), green chiles, crumbled bacon, or chopped scallions for extra flavor.
- Watch the cooking time. Every oven is a little different. Start checking around 40 minutes. It’s ready when the center is just set and lightly golden. If you’re unsure, it’s better to slightly underbake than over-bake. It will continue to set as it cools, and that’s what keeps it soft and creamy inside.
- Store leftovers covered in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the next day in a toaster oven or in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Corn casserole is a thicker dish with a creamy cornbread type texture. Hominy-bolstered corn pudding is a custard-style dish that often contains eggs and cream.
Yes, eggs help to hold the cornbread mixture together in the corn casserole. Many recipes call for a box of regionally available cornbread mix, but this one makes it from scratch.
The basic ingredients are cornbread mix, cream corn, whole kernel corn, sour cream, and eggs. This recipe is a treasured family secret with its from-scracth cornbread mix and pickled jalapeños!
Besides a turkey for the big day, other great meats are ham, country style ribs, maple roasted chicken, or chicken fried steak.
More Recipes from the Farmhouse
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
- Sourdough Stuffing
- Delicious Cranberry Sauce
- From Scratch Pumpkin Pie
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Corn Casserole
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz can corn kernels, drained
- 14 oz can creamed corn
- 1 cup full fat sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a medium casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Transfer all but 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large mixing bowl. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened, 3 – 4 minutes. Add them to the bowl with the butter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and smoked paprika.
- To the bowl with the butter and onions, add the drained corn, creamed corn, sour cream, eggs, and diced pickled jalapeños. Stir until combined. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the greased casserole dish and smooth the top. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes, or until lightly golden and just set in the center — it should still have a slight jiggle.
- For a golden brown top, place under the broiler for 2 – 3 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve warm or after it’s cooled slightly. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can decrease the amount of jalapeños or omit them if you’re worried about spice levels.
- Add-ins: Try folding in shredded pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese (who doesn’t love a cheesy corn thing?!), green chiles, crumbled bacon, or chopped scallions for extra flavor.
- Watch the cooking time. Every oven is a little different. Start checking around 40 minutes. It’s ready when the center is just set and lightly golden. If you’re unsure, it’s better to slightly underbake than over-bake. It will continue to set as it cools, and that’s what keeps it soft and creamy inside.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
