Description
A cozy, savory-sweet corn casserole with a silky pudding texture, golden cheesy crust, and irresistible flavor. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or weeknight comfort meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- 1 cup creamed corn
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional but enhances flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar–mozzarella mix)
- A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella for extra creaminess (optional)
- A sprinkle of parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or medium casserole.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the corn kernels and creamed corn.
- Sprinkle the flour and baking powder over the mixture and stir until just combined — do NOT overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving ½ cup for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the top is deep golden and slightly crispy, and the center is set but still soft and pudding-like. If you want an extra browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely!).
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like smoked paprika or green onions.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg