Description
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy, and slightly sweet Cheesy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole a rich comfort food perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or weeknight meals. With a smooth texture, a buttery cracker topping, and a hint of sweetness, this casserole is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- Corn Mixture:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Topping:
- 1 sleeve (about 40) Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the corn mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine whole kernel corn, creamed corn, softened cream cheese, melted butter, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the topping: Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy version, mix 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the corn mixture before baking.
- Add a hint of spice by incorporating chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This casserole pairs well with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or fresh salads.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~310mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~50mg
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