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This creamed Corn Casserole recipe is made from scratch (no processed cornbread mix!) and transforms just a handful of pantry staples into a savory, delicious side dish.

Looking for more side dishes, try Homemade Dinner Rolls, Twice Baked Potatoes, or Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Vegetables.

A pan of a creamed corn casserole baked in a 9x9 square pan and with a wooden spoon scooping some up to serve.

Corn Casserole deserves more attention!

I feel like other comforting Southern side dishes get so much praise (ahem…mac and cheese, potato salad and baked beans) when Corn Casserole is the absolute GOAT. It's the happy marriage between cornbread and corn pudding (it's softer than cornbread, but not as custard-like as corn pudding), and it goes well with anything (we even love it as a Thanksgiving side dish).

The best part about my recipe is we're making Corn Casserole from scratch (rather than using a packaged cornbread mix like many people do). It's just as easy and inexpensive, but tastes so much better and is better for you.

How to make Corn Casserole:

Combine: Mix together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, oil, eggs, corn kernels, creamed corn, and sour cream. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in any mix-ins, if desired.

Two images showing a batter for a cream style corn casserole before and after it's mixed.

Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8inch square baking pan (or similar size casserole dish). Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake this easy corn casserole recipe for 45-60 minutes, just until no longer overly jiggly in the center.

Two images showing a baked corn casserole recipe before and after it's baked.

Storage and Freezing Instructions:

To Store: Keep any leftover corn casserole covered in the fridge.

To Freeze: Let the baked corn casserole cool completely then cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge then let it rest at room temperature for an hour before rewarming at 325°F for 15 minutes, until warm.

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Corn Casserole

Author: Lauren Allen
This creamed Corn Casserole recipe is a Southern classic and transforms just a handful of pantry staples into a savory, delicious side dish.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients 
 

Optional Mix-Ins:

  • 4 oz can diced green chiles, , or 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, , or white cheddar
  • 1/4 cup bacon, , crumbled

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan (or similar size casserole dish). Set aside.
  • Batter: In a bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, oil, eggs, corn kernels, creamed corn, and sour cream. Fold dry ingredients into wet, just until combined. Stir in mix-ins, if desired.
  • Bake: Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes or until no longer overly jiggly in the center. We like it fairly soft, but cook it longer if you want a firmer texture.

Notes

Storing Instructions: Keep any leftover corn casserole covered in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: Let the corn casserole cool completely then cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge then let it rest at room temperature for an hour before rewarming at 325°F for 15 minutes, until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 77mg, Sodium: 698mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 547IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 209mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Lauren Allen

Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.

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peggymack90@gmail.com
2 months ago

How far ahead can this be made? How long to store in fridge? Can recipe be doubled?

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Rachel Aldridge
2 months ago

You can make it a day or two ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. It stores well for about 2 days. You can double it and bake in a 9×13. Just add a little extra time in the oven.

Peg
2 months ago

How long in fridge? Make ahead?

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Stacy Popham
2 months ago
Reply to  Peg

Yes! Make it 1-2 days ahead and keep covered in the fridge. Stores well for about 2 days after baking. Just rewarm in the oven before serving.

Debbie Ganley
2 months ago

Can I use gluten free flour

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Rachel Aldridge
2 months ago
Reply to  Debbie Ganley

Yes you can swap out the regular flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour.

Mary Anne
3 months ago

5 stars
Wonderful recipe. I used Greek yogurt rather than sour cream, which made for a very tender and lighter end result. Next time I will reduce the amount of sugar and add some Cajun spice or finely chopped Thai Chili peppers.

Judy Ravin
9 months ago

5 stars
This corn casserole is scrumptious…and so easy to make. I could spend my time and attention preparing a more involved main dish without compromising the deliciousness of a side dish.

Melissa Gardner
9 months ago

Can I substitute the creamed corn with anything?

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Stacy Popham
9 months ago

You can swap the creamed corn with an extra cup of regular corn (frozen or canned), and mash about half of it to give the casserole a similar creamy texture.
-Stacy

Melissa Gardner
9 months ago
Reply to  Stacy Popham

Thank you I will try that!