Description
A cozy and comforting corn casserole featuring cream cheese and cheddar, perfect for gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, letting the flavors blend together beautifully.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set—this is when the magic happens!
- Let it cool slightly before serving, allowing the rich flavors to settle.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños; for an herby flavor, incorporate thyme or rosemary. You can make this ahead and store it in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg