Description
A delicious and creamy corn casserole filled with cheesy goodness, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Corn Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, melted butter, and flour until the corn is well-coated.
- Add the Creamy Components: Stir in the cream cheese and milk (or heavy cream) until the mixture is combined.
- Season the Mixture: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add Cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the corn mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to experiment with different cheese types like mozzarella or gouda for a unique flavor.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a little heat.
- Make it Meaty: Incorporate cooked bacon bits or ham for extra flavor.
- Vegetarian Option: Ensure any additional ingredients like bacon are optional for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg