Easy Creamed Corn Casserole (without Jiffy Mix)

This easy casserole recipe is rustic, sweet, savory, and rich. It’s got a hint of spice from some pepper jack cheese, and it’s baked to custard-style perfection. It’s just what you want in a comforting side dish.

Include it in your Thanksgiving menu or other holidays such as a Christmas dinner party or Easter dinner. It’s a fantastic alternative to the Jiffy cornbread casserole.

This dish sort of reminds me of cornbread pudding but without the cornbread. It’s creamy and holds up well on the plate.

Ingredient Notes

• Yellow corn. Use 2 cans of yellow corn, drain them, and measure out 3 cups. Or you can use frozen corn, thawed.
• Eggs. Use large eggs and lightly beat them before adding so they integrate easily into the mix.
• Heavy cream. If you have time, leave it out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to help get it closer to room temperature.
• Cheese. There are 2 types in this recipe: pepper Jack and white cheddar. Buy them in blocks and shred them yourself for best results. You can also substitute with other varieties like traditional cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, or gouda.

How to Make It

Start with a 9 x 11 baking dish and spray with nonstick cooking spray if you feel you need to. Most have a glaze or are glass and are easy to clean with or without using the spray.

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and pour into the baking dish.
2. Bake for about 50 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top.
3. Once removed from oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes so it can continue to set.

TIP: If the top is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and continue to bake.

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Make Ahead

This casserole goes together so quickly and easily you can mix it up and pour it into the dish the night or morning before you need it. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Take the dish directly from the refrigerator to a COLD oven, remove the foil cover, and then turn on the heat. Let the dish and oven preheat together, and then cook as directed.

What Goes With Creamed Corn?

The list is long and you can start with ham and pork, beef, chicken, and turkey. Serve along with simple vegetables like southern pinto beans, roasted carrots or sautéed brussels sprouts. And of course you can also add a fresh beet salad.

Get more recipes from Back Around the Table. It’s filled with down home southern recipes that aren’t overly complicated or using exotic ingredients.

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