In my opinion, side dishes are the best part of the holiday meal. From sweet potato casserole to loaded mashed potato casserole to bacon wrapped green beans, there are so many different flavors and textures to sample! This corn casserole recipe is a family favorite and is super easy to make.
Corn Casserole Ingredients
To make this corn casserole recipe you will need butter, eggs, cornbread mix, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, cooked bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese and bell pepper. Make this corn casserole recipe for everyday dinner or make it with Thanksgiving recipe favorites like cream cheese mashed potatoes, grilled turkey breast, slow roasted prime rib and pumpkin bars.
How Do You Make Corn Casserole?
This corn casserole recipe starts with a box of cornbread mix, which you mix with canned sweet corn, sour cream, eggs, creamed corn and melted butter in a large bowl. These ingredients form the base of the casserole. The next step is add in your flavoring agents which include bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and red bell peppers. Pour the mixed batter into a prepared baking dish and bake it until the casserole is golden brown. Garnish the casserole with toppings. Cut it into squares, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For Corn Casserole
I recommend grating your own cheese for this recipe. The bags of pre-shredded cheese at the grocery store contain anti-caking agents and other preservatives and the cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly as the freshly grated type. Feeding a crowd? You can double this corn casserole recipe and bake it in a 9″ x 13″ dish. If you’re looking to save a few calories, you can substitute low fat sour cream. The recipe will still be delicious. People most commonly make this recipe with Jiffy mix. If your store does not carry Jiffy, any box of cornbread or corn muffin mix that’s the same weight will work just fine. You can assemble this recipe up to one day before you plan to bake it. Simply store the covered casserole dish in the fridge until you’re ready to put it in the oven. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time due to starting with a cold casserole.
Flavor Variations
This corn casserole recipe is delicious as-is, but you can customize to suit your taste:
Spicy: For corn casserole with a kick, add a tablespoon of hot sauce, or more to taste, to the batter. Alternatively, you could toss in some chopped pickled jalapenos into the batter. Meat: You can add cooked diced ham or chicken to the mixture before it bakes. You can turn this side dish into a main course! Vegetables: Try adding firm diced tomatoes, cooked diced mild green chiles or cooked diced onions in the casserole before cooking it.
I serve this corn casserole recipe for every major holiday, and my family can’t get enough of it! People love to make this corn casserole recipe for potlucks! I always get so many requests for the recipe when I bring it to share with friends. This year, bring your holiday dinner to the next level and try this delicious corn casserole recipe. Your family will thank you!
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