Description
THE Best Cornbread Casserole is a creamy, comforting crowd-pleaser that’s unbelievably easy with just 5 minutes of prep. Sweet corn folds into sour cream, melted butter, and cheesy cornbread, creating a luscious bake with golden edges. This versatile side pairs with almost any main dish, ideal for weeknights, potlucks, or holidays, delivering cozy texture and wow-worthy flavor in one bubbly pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cornbread mix and cheddar cheese until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden, set in the center, and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Let cool a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can customize with extra cheese or jalapeños for heat.
- Make ahead: prepare, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake longer (add 5–10 min).
- Leftovers refrigerate 3-4 days; reheat well.
- Best served warm straight from the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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