Jiffy Corn Casserole
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This no-fail 5 ingredient jiffy 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 roast, pork chops or grilled chicken, what side dishes do you make? This best Corn Casserole Recipe is easy and one of our favorite side dishes to make for everything from a weeknight dinner to a holiday meal.
Jiffy Corn Casserole
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 meatloaf, baked chicken, Mexican soups….good, simple comfort food.
When we sit down together to eat, this simple Jiffy Corn Casserole with 5 ingredients is often on the table because it is so simple and versatile. It’s a holiday staple as easy as green bean casserole.
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.
Is corn casserole the same thing as corn pudding?
I’ve realized since we shared this recipe 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.
Call it either…corn casserole or corn pudding. We do have a recipe that we call “corn pudding casserole” which has more of a custard base than this recipe.
Jiffy Corn Casserole Ingredients
You’ll need just 5 ingredients for this easy corn casserole recipe:
- 1 can of corn, drained
- 1 can of creamed corn
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 stick of melted butter (½ cup)
- 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin 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.
Easy, right?
How to Make Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix
Make this family favorite corn recipe in just 2 steps:
- Throw all of those ingredients in a large bowl and mix. *Do not use the ingredients on the back of the jiffy box mix. Just the dry mix.*
- 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. You’ll know it is done when the center is completely set.
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix Substitute
What happens if you can’t find jiffy corn muffin mix? Use a corn muffin mix substitute you can use instead.
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!
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.**
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you double this recipe?
We often double this 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.
How do you make this casserole in the slow cooker?
Save oven space by cooking 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 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 dinner staple for our family. We hope that it becomes a favorite for your family holiday dinners, too!
Jiffy Corn Casserole (5 ingredients)
This 5 ingredient jiffy 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
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Jiffy Corn Muffin mix 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.
- Cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
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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.
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
Can I use 2 cans of cream corn?
I’ve made this a couple of times for holiday dinners, this time for Thanksgiving. There wasn’t a spoonful left. One of the kids has celiac, so I made her gluten-free by making up a box mix of cornbread muffins that is gluten free, and reserving 1 cup of the mix, adding it to the recipe mix for the corn casserole in lieu of the Jiffy box mix which isn’t gluten-free. It was a huge hit. The recipe fairly screams for the addition of some corn and chiles, so this time, I’m adding both. I forgot the eggs in the regular… Read more »
Super easy! Made two batches for Thanksgiving and was such a hit, the fam requested for Christmas, too!
So many different ways to do this. Start with the recipe above. Drain the corn for a “chewier” casserole. Leave it undrained for a “pudding-like” dish. Find a “Mexican cornbread” packet for a casserole with a little “bite” to it. Add some finely chopped jalapeno peppers for a LARGE “bite”. It’s hard to mess this recipe up!
I followed the recipe and included the two eggs, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/3 cup of white sugar. OMG this was GREAT!!!! The aroma filled the house will it baked and the family absolutely loved it. This will definitely be a regular side dish for us. So glad I found the recipe. Thanks!!!
Delicious!! Made for thanksgiving and it was a favorite. Wouldn’t change a thing and will definitely be a keeper
Can pudding with sour cream be frozen?
This is a great recipe! I made this for Thanksgiving! I doubled the recipe in a 13 x 9 and added a couple eggs, it baked about an hour and was perfect!
So tasty! Even better as leftovers!
I used your recipe and substitued Krustea Gluten Free w/ Honey Cornbread mix and added an egg. It was perfect! It took about 1 hour to cook.
I did the original recipe but substituted w a gluten free cornbread mix. I also did soy milk and a small spoon of tapioca starch instead of sour cream. Took way longer to cook but it was amazing. It’s practically gone and no one knows it was gf DF. Love this recipe. I will definitely make it again!
This is perfect without adding eggs. I just add a little sugar.
For those making double recipes, I suggest you divide the doubled batter between two 8×8 pans instead of one large pan. The middle tends to stay somewhat uncooked while the outside gets too dry.
Today was the first time making this recipe. I made it for our office carry in. I added the 1/4 sugar and made it in a slow cooker on high for 2 1/2 hours. It came out perfect. Everybody loved it. Thank you for a classic recipe.
How about adding a can of green chillies?
I made this for a family reunion and added some finely cut onion and tiny cut pieces of red and green bell peppers. I never brought any home!