Description
This creamy and cheesy Corn Casserole combines sweet corn with smooth cream cheese, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, comforting side dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Corn Casserole Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, salted OR unsalted
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (18-ounce) bag frozen sweet corn, thawed
- Diced pickled jalapeños, to taste (OPTIONAL)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Melt Cream Cheese and Butter: In a medium pot set over low heat, melt the cubed cream cheese and butter together, stirring frequently to combine without burning.
- Add Milk and Stir: Once melted, stir in the ⅓ cup of milk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season and Mix Corn: Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, thawed sweet corn, and diced pickled jalapeños if using. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the creamy corn mixture into an 8- by 8-inch square (or 2-quart) baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the corn mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the casserole is golden on top and bubbly throughout.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this rich, cheesy corn casserole as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more diced jalapeños or use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled.
- You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or Colby for different flavors.
- Be sure to thaw the frozen corn completely to ensure even cooking and texture.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; bake it just before serving.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to control the salt level precisely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cream cheese corn casserole, cheesy corn casserole, baked corn side dish, holiday side recipe, easy corn casserole
