Ohhh yes — creamy, cheesy corn casserole is pure comfort food 🧀🌽
Here’s a reliable, crowd-pleasing version that’s rich, cozy, and easy.
Creamy & Cheesy Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) corn, drained
(or 3 cups frozen corn, thawed) - 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
(sharp is best; Colby-Jack works great too) - 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: ¼ tsp paprika or cayenne for warmth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream, melted butter, flour, and seasonings.
- Stir in corn and 1½ cups of the cheese.
- Pour into the dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before serving (it thickens as it sits).
Optional upgrades (choose your vibe 😄)
- 🥓 Bacon bits or diced ham
- 🌶️ Green chiles or jalapeños
- 🧅 Sautéed onion or shallot
- 🌿 Fresh chives or parsley on top
- 🥖 Crushed Ritz crackers + butter for a crunchy topping
Make-ahead tip
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead, refrigerate, then bake when needed (add 5–10 minutes).
If you want:
- a no-cream-of-anything version
- a Jiffy-style corn casserole
- or a lighter / spicy / extra-gooey take
just say the word 😋
