Corn Casserole is an irresistible side dish, a cross between cornbread, creamed corn and soufflé with a golden brown caramelised top. It reheats 100% perfectly, so it’s a fabulous make-ahead side dish!
Corn Casserole is a popular Thanksgiving side dish recipe but it’s so delicious, we should make it all year round! This corn casserole recipe is made from scratch with a shortcut option using Jiffy mix.
Corn Casserole recipe!
I only had corn casserole for the first time in my life a few years ago when a Sassy Lady from the South told me that in her books, her creamy Corn Casserole was an essential side for a true Thanksgiving experience. So I jumped at it when she offered to send me the recipe.
Reading the recipe, I could tell it would taste nice. Similar ingredients to the way I make Corn Bread Muffins, but more wet ingredients.
I was way out.
Her Corn Casserole is sensational. Utterly and speechlessly delicious. Dangerously addictive. So good, it stole the show at my Thanksgiving lunch!
WHAT IT TASTES LIKE
This is not the sort of side dish that Australians are familiar with, but I really hope that there are Aussies reading this who will give it a try.
The taste is like corn bread, with a texture like souffle but not as aerated. It looks like it has a cake texture and it holds its shape when served, but it’s much more moist, almost like a juicy pudding.
It’s quite sweet from both the corn and sugar. But it works. I have a savoury rather than sweet tooth, but I didn’t think this was too sweet.
CREAMED CORN SUBSTITUTE
This recipe is made with canned creamed corn. If you can’t get canned creamed corn, use this as a substitute (we tried it and it’s near perfect): Use 1 can of corn kernels. Put all the corn + 1/3 of the liquid in the can + 1 tbsp flour into a bowl. Then blitz with hand blender (or use blender) until you can’t see whole corn kernels anymore but there are still corn chunks (don’t to puree). Use all of it in place of canned creamed corn in this recipe.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CORN CASSEROLE
Corn Casserole is a terrific quick side dish that’s a bit different from the usual but is the sort of food that’s universally appealing. It works well with any protein that’s made with savoury flavours (as opposed to sweet-savoury sauces like Honey Garlic Chicken).
Classic pairings are turkey* and Roast Chicken, but I’ve also served it with Roast Pork with Crispy Crackling.
* Turkey options: Roasted Whole Turkey, Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (pictured below), Roasted Garlic Herb Turkey Breast, Classic Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast, Cajun Turkey with Stuffing
WITH THANKS TO A SASSY SOUTHERN LADY
And the Sassy Lady from the South to whom I owe this discovery? Dorothy from Tennessee! A long time reader of RecipeTin Eats, a brilliant cook! Much of my Thanksgiving Menu from 2016 is credited to Dorothy, including the centrepiece Cajun Baked Turkey Breast roasted WITH a Cajun Dressing / Stuffing. It’s incredible!!
Thank you Dorothy, for sharing your amazing recipes with me so I can share them with my readers. I am truly honoured! – Nagi x
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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Creamy Corn Casserole
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (100g) flour* (all purpose/plain)
- 1/2 cup (80g) yellow cornmeal* (Note 2)
- 1/4 cup (55g) white sugar*
- 1 tbsp baking powder*
- 1/4 tsp salt*
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 420 g / 14 oz creamed corn (Note 3 for sub)
- 420 g / 14 oz canned corn kernels - do not drain!!
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 1 stick / 115 g unsalted butter , melted
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F/165C.
- Whisk Dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients, including all the liquid in the canned corn kernels. Mix well.
- Pour into a 2-2.5 quart / 2-2.5 litre / 8 cup casserole dish.
- Bake for 55 - 60 minutes (standard ovens) or 50 minutes (fan forced / convection), or until set but still a bit jiggle in the centre (it will set when cooled). The top should be a deep golden brown.
- Serve warm or even at room temperature.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Corn Casserole recipe originally published November 2016, updated with new photos and recipe video. No change to recipe – it’s a reader recipe that’s perfect as is!
THANKSGIVING 2016 MENU
LIFE OF DOZER
Just stopping for a bit of whale watching…..
I made this yesterday. Looking forward to enjoying it on TG 🙂
Woo hoo!!! 🙂 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
If I need to make this the day before and reheat – is the microwave the preferred way – about how long did you reheat? Or if there is an oven available for a few minutes, would that be preferred? If so, your guess for temperature and time?
Thanks!
Hi Kathy! Microwave or oven is fine, I’ve used both 🙂 So whatever is handy! For oven, covered for 10 minutes should be sufficient. Doesn’t need to get really hot, just warmed through!
Could I put this together the day before and then just bake it on Thanksgiving?
I would definitely cook it then reheat 🙂 The batter has a rising agent which is activated the moment it is mixed together. N x PS It reheats insanely well. I reheated it both times I made it!
My sister was just asking me to bring a side to Thanksgiving that was something different and something we’ve never had before – this looks like it will be it! Looks so good! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I just assumed YOU would be in charge of Thanksgiving feasting!! No?? 🙂
I just want to face plant in this casserole. I believe you when you say its addictive! It looks so incredibly yummy, Nagi. All my favorite flavors and textures <3 And Dozer is a sweetheart! Hope he feels better soon 🙂
OMG – I just had a vision of your gorgeous face covered in corn casserole!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this! Added it to my Thanksgiving menu!
Oooh! So pleased to hear that Bonnie, hope you love it!
Nagi, ignore that last question – of course, it was soufflé.
I hate autocorrect!!!! I swear, I had to undo auto correct it from “shuffle” to “souffle” about 20 times – GRRR! 🙂
Will certainly be giving this a try. One question, Nagi – what is “shuffle” or is it a mis-type?
Really?! That good?
I guess I’ll have to give it a try then. I don’t use corn enough anyway, so this is a good way to get it on our table!
Seriously. It stole the show.
You forgot the sugar!
I almost had a heart attack after leaving out SAUSAGE in my last recipe!!! I didn’t, I promise, I checked straight away. 🙂 Just the 3 tbsp for the homemade Jiffy mix, all the sweetness is from the corn – the liquid from the corn kernels adds sweetness too. This really is pretty sweet, natural, from the corn! N x
I haven’t made it for Thanksgiving before but I think I will this year. What a treat for the kids 🙂 Thank you Dorothy, I believe southern ladies know how to cook and be gracious. Hopefully, Dozer will be better soon. Thank you for the salad recipe — it looks beautiful! Nagi!!
I think Italian ladies certainly know how to cook too!!! Who knows….next year might be an ITALIAN THANKSGIVING! Gosh….think of the possibilities!
Doggone it!! I hit five stars and four stars popped up makes me super angry.
Oh Nagi, we love corn casserole/pudding! So glad you tried it and like it, and hope all your readers who haven’t eaten it before will give it a try.
You can add other things to it for variety, like crumbled cooked bacon, chopped green onions, caramelized diced onions, grated cheddar cheese on top (throw it on the last few minutes of baking) . . . you get the idea!! 🙂
And hope Dozer is better soon!
Oooh!! So it can even be really loaded up? YUM! It could almost be a meal in itself!
Oh, definitely, Nagi! We usually prefer it plain because the creaminess is divine, but sometimes it’s good to mix things up!
Did you cover the creamy corn casserole when cooking?
Hi Deb! Nope, no need to cover 🙂
Nagi…this is like the ONLY cornbread that I have ever tasted that I loved…it was at a BBQ class and it was a cornbread that had a CREAMY center! Kind of like a magic cornbread….that’s what this reminds me of. Super brilliant! This is calling my name
Seriously??? OK, that just seals the deal in my mind! 🙂
I am so happy you are promoting a yummy Southern dish! I was just looking for the best corn pudding recipe ( we also sometimes call it) . We will definitely have it for Thanksgiving!
Thanks, Karen
And I’m so glad to be getting Southern recipes from a real Southern lady, and that you’re enjoying them! 🙂 N xx
Cornbread is one of my loves and this recipe just boosts it to the next level. Yum, yum, yum. Another winner, Nagi! (Thank you, Dorothy!)
If anyone is interested in using the Jiffy mix, you’ll find it in stock at USA Foods in Moorabbin, VIC or you can purchase it online. http://www.usafoods.com.au/Jiffy-Corn-Muffin-Mix-40oz
Eva, you are my hero of the day! I can’t believe I didn’t know about that website, thank you so much for sharing. N xx
Hi Nagi! Such flattery! Thank you my dear friend! After reading your descriptions of this humble dish I think I’ll make it tonight…that way I can have it tomorrow for breakfast! 😉
You rock Dorothy! I’m actually having some of this on the side tonight, I made it again on Tuesday when I got back!!
AMAZING….both the Spinach Strawberry salad & the Corn Casserole!! The whole Thanksgiving Menu looks scrumptious…thanks for sharing & Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Thanks so much Cheryl! N x
The recipe is on jiffy’s website. Exactly the same as this one except that it uses less butter. Paula Deen also has shared this recipe except that she adds cheese to the top of hers.
There you go! 🙂 Sounds like this recipe has been passed around ALOT!
We call this Corn Surprise, and we have it every Thanksgiving. The recipe is almost identical (from the back of a long-ago Jiffy Cornbread box). The only difference is that there are no eggs in the recipe we use. It’s also a fairly forgiving dish. Once I inadvertently added twice as much sour cream as is called for (Corn Surprise Surprise), and last year, my cousin left the melted butter in the microwave, and didn’t realize it until the Corn Surprise came out of the oven.
Ohhhhhh! I love that name!!!! Good to know how amazingly forgiving this recipe is!!
LOL “ask my mom” …Made me laugh! This recipe looks fantastic. It is going on my short list for sure. Many thanks to Dorothy and you for bringing this lovely casserole back for all of us to enjoy.
My well wishes for a quick recovery to Dozer…being gimpy is never fun, but it sure helps to have a delicious tidbit here and there to make up for not running around like a maniac!
And as a result, he’s driving ME crazy!
He’s going CRAZY being restricted to leash walks!!!