Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this Cheesy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole, a Southern-style side dish that promises creamy, golden goodness. Served warm alongside grilled meats or enjoyed solo, you’ll savor each rich, cheesy spoonful of pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Blend cream cheese, butter, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold corn kernels into the creamy base, making sure each kernel is thoroughly coated with the seasoned mixture.
- Transfer the corn blend into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the dish is fully heated through.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese beforehand helps create a smoother, more even texture throughout the casserole.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with low-fat milk and use reduced-fat cream cheese without compromising flavor.
- Add a crunchy topping like crushed butter crackers or panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter for extra texture and golden-brown crispiness.
- Customize the dish by stirring in diced jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, or chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley to elevate the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 286 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg