Description
Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole: Creamy, cheesy, corn-studded goodness. Perfect for a quick, comforting, crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can cream-style corn (undrained)
- 1 package corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients and Baking Dish Preheat your oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center. While the oven heats, grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray or a thin layer of butter. Allow your eggs and sour cream to come to room temperature for easier mixing and better incorporation.
- Step 2: Combine the Base Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, add the drained whole kernel corn and the undrained cream-style corn. The contrast between these two corn varieties creates the characteristic texture of Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole. Stir gently to combine them. Next, add the corn muffin mix, breaking up any large clumps with your fingers before adding.
- Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients Pour in the melted butter while it’s still warm but not hot. The warmth helps it incorporate more easily without cooking the eggs. Add the room-temperature sour cream and lightly beaten eggs. Using a rubber spatula, fold everything together with gentle, sweeping motions until just combined. The mixture should look slightly lumpy – resist the temptation to smooth it out completely!
- Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection Transfer the corn mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly but not compacting it. For the cheese version of Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole, you can either fold 1 cup of shredded cheddar directly into the mixture or sprinkle it on top during the last 10 minutes of baking. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Step 5: Rest and Serve Allow your freshly baked corn casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting period is crucial as it allows the casserole to finish setting up and makes it easier to portion. Serve warm as a delicious side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 345 calories per serving
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg