Description
Creamy and comforting, this cream cheese corn casserole delivers Southern-style magic that delights dinner tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Melted cheese and sweet corn combine in a perfect side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (15.25 ounces/432 grams) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14.75 ounces/418 grams) cream-style corn
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to a steady 350F (175C), ensuring optimal temperature for a perfectly baked casserole.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend creamy corn kernels with softened cream cheese, incorporating melted butter, granulated sugar, fine cornmeal, smooth milk, and whisked eggs until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Transfer the velvety corn mixture into a generously greased rectangular baking vessel, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the casserole to transform for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown surface and a center that sets firmly.
- Once removed from the oven, permit the casserole to rest and slightly cool, enabling the ingredients to settle and intensify their flavors before serving.
Notes
- Select fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor and natural sweetness in the casserole.
- Softening cream cheese beforehand ensures smooth, even mixing without lumps.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the corn’s natural sweetness or personal preference.
- Enhance the dish with optional mix-ins like diced jalapeños or crispy bacon for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg