Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

Easy cheesy sweet corn casserole is the best creamed corn casserole, full of flavor, with or without Jiffy mix, baked or made in a crock pot as crockpot corn casserole.

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Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

When it comes to comfort food there are a lot of incredible side dishes to choose from. It wouldn’t be right to pick a favorite, but depending on what you want to taste and feel there are some clear choices.

For the perfect combination of moist, cakey, sweet, and creamy you can really only make one thing and that’s Jiffy corn casserole.

A sweet corn casserole is the ideal side dish with all the right things going for it. Besides the exceptional flavor and texture of corn casserole, it’s a very easy dish to make, made even easier and better by using Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix or the copycat.

You may know corn casserole as corn pudding or spoon bread. All of these are common terms for essentially the same thing.

Although there are some subtle differences between corn casserole and what we traditionally call corn pudding.

If you know corn pudding and you know cornbread, picture a cheesy corn casserole somewhere in the middle. Especially when it comes to moistness and texture.

Easy corn casserole uses stewed corn, water, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and just a few other things to make one of the best things you will include on your Thanksgiving platter.

For that matter, if you want to know how to make homemade cornbread or the best cornbread and sausage stuffing, you need to have a look at these recipes.

And if you’re looking forward to crockpot corn casserole for Thanksgiving don’t forget to try this delicious and Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce.

They are terrific in our opinion (I speak for my husband too!) and I think you’ll be glad you did!

What’s the Difference Between Corn Casserole and Corn Pudding?

Corn casserole and corn pudding are essentially the same thing if you look at the basic building blocks. However, the end result is very different.

What you make depends entirely on what you want your dining experience to be like.

Despite their similarities, the looser composition of corn pudding results in a very different type of side dish that’s more appropriate for dessert, than as a traditional side dish.

Corn casserole is a bit breadier and more substantive, making it a very appealing side dish, especially as a sweet accompaniment to a savory turkey meal.

I just had to include our link to the Best Oven Roasted Turkey recipe. I hope you’ll take a moment to have a look. I think you’ll be glad you did.

How to Elevate Your Easy Corn Casserole with Variations and Additions

There is nothing (I mean NOTHING) wrong with a simple corn casserole with some creamed and roasted corn, sour cream, and a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix.

It has the perfect flavor, which happens to make it the ideal base for lots of experimentation. If you love corn casserole with cheese or without, why not push things further with a little bit extra to make it that much better.

Keep it fresh and surprising so you can enjoy the sweet creamy texture of Jiffy corn casserole all year round. Here are a few ideas for how to elevate this side dish and make it the star of your favorite family meal:

Make it Cheesy

The best and quickest way to make any dish better is usually to add cheese to it.

Just stirring in a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese will do the trick, but you can also get extra fancy by using a blend of cheeses like Monterey jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, provolone, etc.

When you do this, make sure you shred your own. Pre-shredded cheese is not the same thing as block cheese. It includes anti-clumping agents and they do have an effect on how the cheese melts while cooking.

Add Herbs

You can enhance the flavor of a sweet, gooey corn casserole simply by adding an herb to the mix.

Rosemary is a very good choice with a distinct flavor and aroma that immediately elevates a side dish or casserole.

If you don’t have rosemary, or want to change it up with another herb, try adding chopped parsley, or thyme. Cilantro brings something very different to the table or you can even add mint to take your corn casserole in a new direction.

Load it Like a Potato

A lot of the toppings and additions that make corn casserole even better are similar to the things you load on a baked potato, chives or green onions are a terrific start.

Sour cream for some is a must. Try a flavored sour cream and you definitely won’t regret it. Think buffalo wing, bacon ranch, onion or jalapeno flavored just to name a few.

Have a look at your local market. You might just be surprised at all the flavors you see for yourself!

Of course, cheese too is a great choice. There are so many kinds out there for you to try. Switch it up and try a new variety or use a blend of your favorites. You really can’t go wrong here.

It’s cheese after all.

Cooked and chopped up bits of bacon are yet another easy way to make corn casserole taste even better.

Load it up!

Go Tex-Mex!

You may have caught on already with the mention of cilantro, but you can take this would food favorite and with a few minor tweaks turn it into your new favorite Mexican dish.

This easy corn casserole can be the start of a delicious new spin on a Mexican favorite: tamales. You’ve already got the corn. Now, just pile on your other favorite ingredients such as marinated chicken, ground beef, cheese, and your other favorite taco toppings.

Spice it up with green chiles, or jalapenos, chipotle salsa, etc.

You can also add sour cream.

Use cojita cheese to top it all off.

For a simpler twist on the original dish, just add half a cup of chopped chilies with a couple of teaspoons of cumin, chili powder or taco seasoning.

That will do it too.

Omissions and Substitutions for Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

You don’t always have to add to something to make it better. If you like corn casserole the way it is, but want. to take out the extra sugar, you can do that.

Purists will love you for it.

You can even substitute the use of eggs in this recipe using a mixture of oil and flaxseed meal or chia seeds. The measurements for this are six tablespoons mixed with two tablespoons of either the flaxseed or the chia seeds.

Just in case you want to try it!

How to Make Ahead of Time, Store and Reheat 

Yes. Although corn casserole tastes best warm from the oven. I don’t know how you can resist it once it’s baked, but you can bake it in advance and store it easily.

Let it cool and then cover in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, including the day you made it.

You can bake the casserole up to two days in advance and then reheat according to the instructions below.

You can even store it in the freezer for up to two months in an air tight container.

Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating, preferably overnight. Allow casserole come to room temperature on your counter to come to room temperature for about one hour before starting to reheat.

To reheat an entire, whole corn casserole, preheat the oven to 300 and bake for 10-20 minutes. check regularly that the casserole is heated through to avoid overcooking.

Note: As I mentioned earlier, this recipe works best with sugar. It isn’t part of the actual recipe, but two teaspoons of sugar, even in a savory version of the recipe goes a long way toward enhancing the natural components of the dish.

Corn Casserole without Jiffy

If you don’t have access to Jiffy mix, prefer a homemade version or just want to know what all the fuss is about, here is a exactly what you need to easily make this easy corn casserole.

You likely already have these ingredients inside your pantry.

I found this recipe years ago online, wish I created it myself, but I figured why mess with perfection? You can use this recipe as a substitute for a box of Jiffy mix in any recipe, including this one.

Jiffy Mix Copycat Recipe

• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter

There is added fat in the Jiffy Mix which is why it’s needed in this recipe and must be included every time you are replacing Jiffy mix with this homemade version.

You need to include the extra oil or butter for the recipe to work the same.

Ingredients in Easy Cheesy Baked Sweet Corn Casserole

• creamed corn
• kernel corn 
• sour cream
• eggs 
• melted butter
• shredded cheddar cheese 
• Jiffy corn muffin mix
• salt
• black pepper

How to make Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Add all of the ingredients and cheese, if using, to a medium sized bowl.

Mix until all of the ingredients are completely combined.

Pour the corn casserole mixture into a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bake an additional five minutes or until the cheese is melted.

You can tell that your corn casserole is done when it’s lightly brown on top and the center is set—but still soft.It should come out free of batter when toothpick is inserted into center and it should no longer jiggle.

Serve warm.

Variation to Make It From Scratch

Fold flour mixture or copycat recipe in where ingredients state to add the box of Jiffy corn muffin mix as well as the additional oil or butter. You won’t be disappointed with the results.

Crockpot Corn Casserole

This recipe also works great in a slow cooker! To make crockpot corn casserole, simply prepare your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add casserole mixture and cook on high for two and a half hours or on low for four hours.

All slow cookers work differently so keep a close eye on your crockpot corn casserole to make sure you end up with the best possible result.

Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

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Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole

Easy Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole is the best creamed corn casserole, full of flavor, with or without Jiffy mix, baked or made in a crock pot.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, corn casserole, easy corn casserole, jiffy corn muffin mix, sweet corn casserole, without jiffy

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
• 1 can (15 oz) kernel corn, drained
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 8.5 oz jiffy corn mix
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Jiffy Mix Copycat Recipe

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Get out and measure all of your ingredients.

   

3. Add all of the ingredients, including 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to a medium sized bowl.

   
4. Mix until all of the ingredients are completely combined.
   
5. Pour the corn casserole mixture into a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
   

6. You can tell that your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set -- but still soft.

7. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese of shredded cheddar cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

   

8. Serve warm and enjoy every bite.

   

Using Homemade Jiffy Mix

1. In a good sized mixing bowl, blend flour, cornmeal, baking soda, salt and baking soda.

2. Add additional oil or butter because there is added fat in the Jiffy mix that we need to include for the recipe to work the same.

3. Fold flour mixture in the recipe where instructed to add Jiffy mix and additional butter or oil when directed to add butter.

Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Instructions:

Simply prepare your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add casserole mixture and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or on low for 4 hours.

All slow cookers work differently so keep a close eye on your casserole to make sure you end up with the best possible result.