Description
Savory Cheesy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole promises a delightful side dish that melts hearts with its rich, comforting flavors. Southern charm meets creamy goodness, enticing you to savor each creamy, cheesy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, allowing it to blend easily with other ingredients.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and sour cream into the cream cheese, creating a luxurious and velvety base for the corn casserole.
- Incorporate corn kernels into the creamy mixture, ensuring each kernel is evenly coated and distributed throughout the dish.
- Melt butter in a small skillet and sauté chopped green onions until they become fragrant and slightly translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Fold the sautéed green onions into the corn mixture, adding depth and a subtle onion essence to the casserole.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, creating pockets of melty, golden cheese throughout the casserole.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set, with a slight wobble when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with additional green onions if desired, and serve warm as a decadent side dish or comforting main course.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy texture throughout the casserole.
- Use fresh corn kernels for maximum flavor, but frozen corn works perfectly well as a convenient alternative when fresh is unavailable.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to give the casserole a spicy kick that complements the creamy base.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based cream cheese and shredded cheese alternatives without compromising the rich, comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 523 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg