Description
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a true comfort food classic that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul. With its irresistible combination of creamy, cheesy, and sweet flavors, this casserole is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 18 ounce frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: diced pickled jalapeños to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium pot, melt the cream cheese and butter together over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Stir in the milk until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and free of any lumps.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If using jalapeños, add them now. Gently fold in the thawed corn kernels until everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the creamy corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg