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Easy Corn Casserole is a must-make addition to any holiday table. This version will become a family favorite – no need to tell them how easy it was to make!

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With the holiday season in full swing, I decided that I wanted to start sharing some of my absolute favorite family recipes.

Pretty much everyone in my family has their own signature dish that they bring to our holiday table every single year.

My Aunt Debbie is famous for her mini crescent dogs, my Step-Mom is known for her Cranberry Fluff, our cousin Lorrie makes the best glazed carrots ever, I’m the mashed potatoes and gravy girl, and my mom’s specialties are deviled eggs and corn casserole.

Even though my mom has been whipping up this corn casserole for years, I had no idea how easy it is to make until I asked her for the recipe earlier this month.

It’s really just a handful of super simple ingredients that combine to create the most delicious casserole. And I swear it gets better the longer the flavors meld, so it is perfect for leftovers.

It’s so good that I eat the stuff cold, straight from the fridge. Just sayin’!

Some people love this Easy Corn Casserole fresh out of the oven, but personally I like to let it sit at room temperature for a bit before serving. I’m also team sweet corn, so I add just a bit of sugar to the batter to sweeten it up.

However, you can totally go a more savory route by omitting the sugar and adding in a can of green chilies for Southwest kick. When you love spicy, what could be better than corn, green chilies and cheese?

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EASY CORN CASSEROLE RECIPE

As much as I love my mom’s corn casserole recipe, her go-to mix isn’t my favorite, but I also hadn’t found anything else I liked better either.

So when my friends at Fleischmann’s® introduced me to their Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix, I was pretty excited.

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Fleischmann’s® Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix uses a handful of high-quality ingredients. Honestly, they’re the same ingredients I would reach for in my own pantry if I was making cornbread from scratch, just in a convenient one-stop-box. Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix is made without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

It’s the easiest way to make cornbread that tastes homemade. It would be delicious as muffins or for cornbread stuffing, but for me the Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix is the perfect base for my mom’s Easy Corn Casserole recipe.

Adding just a handful of ingredients, such as butter, corn, sour cream and eggs, we can turn this mix from cornbread into Easy Corn Casserole in the amount of time it takes for the oven to preheat.

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HOW TO MAKE CORN CASSEROLE

I’m a total planner, but this Easy Corn so simple to make that you won’t mind throwing it together the day of your big holiday dinner.

To make this Easy Corn Casserole recipe, simply mix together the corn and butter, then add the sour cream and lightly beaten eggs. Finally, add the Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix. Then bake!

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See? I told you it was easy.

Want to know a secret? Sometimes I mix together the batter for the Easy Corn Casserole in the same casserole dish that I’m baking it in. Because let’s be honest, having fewer dishes to wash makes me real happy.

Whether Easy Corn Casserole joins Sweet Potato Casserole and Brown and Serve Rolls on your holiday table or becomes your new favorite accompaniment to chicken chili, this is an easy side dish recipe that you’ll come back to time and again.

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Easy Corn Casserole

4.37 from 19 ratings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans whole kernel corn 15 ounces each, undrained
  • 2 cans creamed corn 14.75 ounces each
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • 1 box Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix 15 ounces
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  • In a large bowl, stir together the corn, creamed corn, butter, sour cream, eggs and sugar until combined. Stir in the Simply Homemade® Cornbread Mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the cheese.

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. The top will be golden brown and the center will have the very slightest jiggle to it.

  • Remove the pan to a cooling rack and cool for 20 minutes before serving.

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FAQs

What is the difference between corn casserole and cornbread? ›

Corn casserole is a dish that mixes cornbread with whole kernel corn, sour cream, butter, and cheese, along with some creamed corn to form a new dish that has cornbread as its base. This is a Southern favorite that makes an excellent side dish, particularly during the holidays.

How can you tell when corn casserole is done? ›

You can tell your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set and doesn't jiggle.

How many calories are in corn casserole? ›

Nutrition Information
NutrientsAmount
Total Calories203
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol55 mg
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How do you reheat cornbread casserole? ›

When ready to reheat, let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover Corn Casserole with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

What is the difference between Yankee cornbread and Southern cornbread? ›

The thing that distinguishes Southern cornbread from, say Yankee cornbread, or any other cornbread one is likely to eat outside of the southern states, is that it is savory, not sweet, and it is made mostly with cornmeal.

Can you add a can of corn to cornbread mix? ›

Fresh corn is always best if it's in season, cut straight off the cob, but frozen is nearly as good. Just let the corn thaw and then drain it completely, patting dry if needed. Canned corn also works in a pinch, too, as long as you drain it thoroughly before mixing it into the batter.

Why is my corn casserole runny in the middle? ›

Too much moisture from things like yogurt or canned corn can make it runny. Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately. 3. Cooling Time: After taking it out of the oven, give your casserole some time to cool.

Does canned corn need to be cooked? ›

Canned corn is fully cooked, so it is safe to eat without further cooking. Canned vegetables are great to keep on hand. Look for “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label, or rinse canned vegetables to reduce their sodium (salt) content.

How do you reheat corn casserole without drying it out? ›

If you baked your casserole ahead of time, simply cover the dish with foil and reheat at 350˚F until heated through. Depending on the type of dish, you may need to add moisture to keep it from drying out, for example, a splash of milk to baked macaroni and cheese.

What is a serving size of cooked corn? ›

A serving size of corn is ½ cup. Corn is America's number one field crop.

Is canned corn a calorie? ›

There are 156 calories in a 1 cup (256.000g) serving size of Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids. The calorie breakdown is 11% fat, 91% carbs, and 13% protein.

Can I leave cornbread casserole out overnight? ›

The simple answer is no. I don't recommend leaving your corn casserole out overnight. Room temperature is the stage where bacterial growth can occur, leading to food poisoning.

Can you reheat a casserole twice? ›

If food has been hygienically prepared, cooled quickly after cooking (or reheating) and stored cold, reheating more than once should not increase the risk of illness. However, prolonged storage and repeated reheating will affect the taste, texture, and sometimes the nutritional quality of foods.

How do you keep cornbread warm after baking? ›

Using the instant pot is also a great option if you want to keep your cornbread warm for a prolonged amount of time, similar to a slow cooker. Set the instant pot to the Slow Cook function. To warm cornbread, wrap the cornbread in aluminum foil to further prevent the cornbread from drying out.

What is corn casserole made of? ›

Mix whole and creamed corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, melted butter, and eggs together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Is corn meal mix the same as cornbread? ›

No. Cornbread made with cornmeal, but the two aren't the same thing. To achieve a golden loaf of cornbread, it takes more than just cornmeal.

What's the difference between cornbread and corn muffin mix? ›

Cornbread is a quick bread made with cornmeal that may or may not contain sugar and is usually baked in a skillet, pan, or into sticks. Corn muffins are baked in muffin tins and contain cornmeal and generous amounts of sugar; most are more cake-like in texture.

What did cornbread used to be called? ›

The name came from the Algonquin word apan, meaning "baked." The Narragansett word for cornbread, nokechick, became no-cake and then hoe-cake. Because cornbread traveled well, some began calling it journey cake, which evolved into the name Johnny cake. But whatever it was called, it was all cornbread.

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