5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

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This no-fail 5 ingredient corn casserole recipe is versatile and bakes up into a savory side dish that will complement any meal.

When you sit down to a comforting dinner, whether pot roastpork chops or grilled chicken, what side dishes do you make? This 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole Recipe is easy and one of our favorite side dishes to make for everything from a weeknight dinner to a holiday meal.

corn casserole in a baking pan with a spoon

One of my favorite things about winter time is sitting down together as a family around the dinner table with a hot home-cooked meal. It’s this time of year when we like to pull out all of the classic family recipes such as meatloafbaked chickenMexican soups….good, simple comfort food.

When we sit down together to eat, this simple 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix  is often on the table because it is so simple and versatile. It goes perfectly with Thanksgiving side dishes such as garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole with bacon.

This recipe was given to me by a friend, but if you’ve ever heard of Paula Deen’s corn casserole, it’s very similar.

What is the difference between corn pudding and corn casserole?

I’ve realized since we shared this recipe back in 2015 that many people call this corn pudding. My husband loves pudding so he’s totally on board with this. This recipe does have an almost creamy texture from the cream corn, butter and sour cream.

Our corn pudding recipe has an egg custard base than this recipe. If you love baked custard, that recipe may be for you.

What is 5 ingredient corn casserole made of?

You’ll need just 5 ingredients for this easy corn casserole recipe:

ingredients for jiffy corn casserole on a table
  1. 1 can of corn, drained
  2. 1 can of creamed corn
  3. 1 cup of sour cream
  4. 1 stick of melted butter (½ cup)
  5. 1 box of Jiffy Cornbread mix

There are many variations of this corn casserole. You can add egg, a touch of sugar, or cheese. But in our favorite? These 5 simple ingredients.

What happens if you can’t find jiffy corn muffin mix? Use a corn muffin mix substitute you can use instead.

How to Make 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

Make this family favorite corn recipe in just 2 steps:

  • Throw all of those ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. *Do not use the ingredients on the back of the jiffy box mix. Just the dry mix.*

  1. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8×8″ casserole dish and bake at 350ºF for about 45-50 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on the exact size pan you use, so just be sure to watch the casserole closely. How do you know when corn casserole is done? The center is completely set and internal temperature should be at least 165ºF.

baked corn casserole in a white dish

Why is my corn casserole mushy?

This is the main question we get about our corn casserole recipe. Home cooks bake it for the time suggested, but they say it isn’t cooking through.

This recipe, although it has cornbread mix in it, will not bake up like a sturdy cornbread. It is softer, more like a casserole. And although I don’t love the word “mushy” (I’d use the word “creamy”), it does in fact bake up soft.

Recipe Variations

  • Corn Casserole with Eggs. Mix in 2 eggs….this creates just a bit more of a lighter corn casserole.
  • Cheesy Corn Casserole. Add ½ to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese….because cheese makes everything better, right?
  • Corn Casserole with Sugar. Add ¼ cup to ½ cup sugar depending on the sweetness of the corn….this of course makes it a very sweet corn casserole. If you add the eggs and sugar, it almost takes like a corn cake and could be eaten for dessert!
  • Add jalapeño pepper for a spicy flavor!
corn casserole in a baking dish with one serving missing

Make Ahead Instructions

Make this creamy jiffy corn casserole up to 48 hours in advance. Mix up the casserole, place it in the baking dish and cover it with plastic wrap. When you are ready to bake it, remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you put it in the oven. Then bake as the recipe suggests.

**For best results, remove the casserole 1 hour before baking to take the chill off.**

Double the Recipe

Double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13″ pan. Depending on your oven, this may take an additional 15 minutes to bake, so plan accordingly.

Can you make corn casserole in the slow cooker?

Yes! Save oven space by cooking corn casserole in a slow cooker on high for 2 ½ hours or on low for 4 hours. Each crock pot heats differently so watch the casserole closely. If you double the recipe it may take longer to cook.

Can I freeze corn casserole?

For the best textured casserole, I would not recommend making this Jiffy corn casserole in advance and freezing the entire casserole to reheat later.
However, if you have leftovers, they will freeze okay if you store it in an airtight container.

This Jiffy corn casserole is truly thanksgiving dinner and Christmas holiday staple for our family.  We hope that it becomes a favorite for your family holiday dinners, too!

corn casserole in a baking pan with a spoon
corn casserole in a baking pan with a spoon

5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

4.73 from 3056 votes
This 5 ingredient corn casserole recipe is versatile and bakes up into a savory side dish that will complement any meal.
Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix 8 ounces, dry mix only
  • 15 ounces whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 15 ounces creamed corn (not drained)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix the dry jiffy mix, drained corn, cream corn, sour cream and melted butter together and pour into a the prepared baking dish. 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix, 15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained, 15 ounces creamed corn, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup melted butter
  • Cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • Add salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onion if desired.

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Notes

  • Mix in 2 eggs….this creates just a bit more of a lighter corn casserole.
  • Add ½ to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese….because cheese makes everything better, right?
  • Add ¼ cup to ½ cup sugar….this of course makes it a very sweet corn casserole. If you add the eggs and sugar, it almost takes like a corn cake and could be eaten for dessert!
  • Sour cream is best added into the mixture when it is not straight from the fridge. Set it at room temperature or warm it slightly in the microwave to take the chill off.
  • Frozen sweet corn kernels work well. I add about 12 ounces to this casserole in place of the canned corn.
  • If there are leftovers of corn casserole, put them in a storage container or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8 people, with 1 serving being ⅛ of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 351
Keyword casserole recipe, corn pudding, corn side dish, easy corn recipe, easy thanksgiving dessert, jiffy corn mix
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CAROL
2 days ago

5 stars
I found this recipe online maybe, and it is super good! I have made it twice and have to wait for a trip to the grocery store to get more corn! Since I am a diabetic…, I divide it in half and save some for my daughter, otherwise I would eat it all in one sitting!!!

Judi
2 months ago

5 stars
I added in finely diced green and red peppers and some green onion, really a good dish

Trisha
2 months ago

5 stars
Made this in the crockpot as is with no changes. It was so easy and super tasty.

Toni
3 months ago

5 stars
I would salt and pepper the mixture and sliced green onion or I would also try the dried onion in the jar… I’m 70 and smoke a little marijuana for my arthritis so when I saw this recipe to creativity just went straight to my head LOL

Denica Morris
5 months ago

5 stars
We love this recipe and I make it at least once a month. Foolproof perfection.

Nancy
6 months ago

5 stars
I have made this creamy corn casserole several times (sometimes I use various types of cheese and I normally add 1 or 2 eggs). It is always delicious and so easy and quick. Thank you for this receipe!

Portia
7 months ago

5 stars
I made this recipe for Easter dinner and everyone loved it

Phylicia
8 months ago

5 stars
I love this recipe. I don’t know why mom doesn’t make it too much anymore.

Paige
10 months ago

5 stars
The Best! This is my go to recipe for corn casserole/ corn pudding. My recommendation is to add all of the optional ingredients listed at the end of recipe. So add the eggs, cheese and sugar. Makes it that much better!

Donald Morgan
11 months ago

When you say baking pan in the directions, is it ok to use a Pyrex glass baking dish? And if I want double the recipe, would a 9×13 baking dish work?

Judy-Epicer
11 months ago

5 stars
FINALLY, the “recipe” I have been searching for. (Sorry for bad grammar-ending with a preposition). EXACTLY as I had wanted it, simple & with the optional additions. Just the way I wanted.

Bette Bell
11 months ago

5 stars
I made the 5 ingredient casserole for Thanksgiiving dinner and it was an instant with everyone. So easy.

Susan Williams
11 months ago

5 stars
I made this for Thanksgiving, 2023, and this was soooooooooooooo good. All 11 of us loved it

Robyn V
11 months ago

5 stars
I love love this recipe and make it every holiday! However, I always have to cook it twice as long!!!! Anyone have ideas of why? We have a new oven that tends to overcook yet this dish always needs SOOO much extra time!!

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