Our 9 Best Corn Casserole Recipes of All Time Are Deliciously Underrated Side Dishes (2024)

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Bailey Fink

Bailey Fink is a devout home cook and assistant editor at Allrecipes. She has written over 200 stories covering everything from cooking methods and storage techniques to grocery shopping on a budget, how-to guides, product reviews, and important food-related news.

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Updated on October 18, 2023

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Corn casserole, or corn pudding, is a comfort food known to many Southerners as a creamy side dish staple at holidays and family gatherings. The casserole only requires a few ingredients — usually creamed corn, whole kernel corn, butter, eggs, and cornbread mix or another thickening agent. It's exceptionally easy to make and just as easy to customize to create your own new creation. Whether you're planning for the holidays, a potluck, or simply a weeknight dinner, you'll want to include these corn pudding recipes at your table. Scroll through to find our best corn casserole recipes of all time.

Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole

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"I have been making this for a solid 5 years, and [it] has been a hit every time! But I always add something green, usually chopped green onions. Can also make ahead and refrigerate before you need to bake, just let it sit at room temperature. Great for making ahead for a dinner party. Be sure to print out recipes because you will get asked," says reviewer MommyFromSeattle.

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Hot Corn

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Spice up your corn casserole with this recipe that adds jalapeños and Cheddar cheese. "We love corn, and this is a new definite keeper. Also followed another reviewer's advice and mixed half of the Cheddar cheese into the corn and then added the rest to the top. It was perfect for us," says reviewer Aspiring Chef Rita.

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Grandma's Corn Pudding

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"Eleven years later, and this is STILL a favorite Thanksgiving dish! I've started using 4 eggs and SOMETIMES adding some crushed buttery crackers. It always turns out great, it all gets eaten, and I love it so much! Enjoy, it's amazing," says home cook Melissa Boos.

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Ba'corn Cheese Corn

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"This bacon-studded 'cheese corn' is a popular bar snack in Korea, made of pure bacon-y, creamy, cheesy, corny decadence. I used frozen corn with great success. You can make this ahead by waiting until serving time to top with cheese and broil. Garnished with green onions, this would be amazing with a cold beer," says recipe creator Chef John.

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Baked Corn

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This corn casserole is made extra easy with a package of corn muffin mix. "This old Southern recipe goes well with all kinds of meals. Especially at the holidays. It is always requested at all the holiday meals, and there is never any left! This is a very easy recipe to prepare," says recipe creator Rhonda Mellott.

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Cheesy Corn Casserole

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Upgrade the traditional corn casserole by adding in a cup of Cheddar cheese. "This recipe was a definite hit. I made it for a family reunion and Thanksgiving dinner, and both times, I took home an empty dish. Very, very good and easy to make," says home cook MAGIKALKISSEZ.

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Cornbread Casserole

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You only need five ingredients to make this comforting favorite. "I've tried a few cornbread casserole recipes, and this is by far the best! I love that there is no egg in it! I will never bother to try another corn casserole recipe again, this one was perfect," says reviewer Michigan Mommy.

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Smoky Poblano Corn Pudding

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This corn pudding uses frozen corn and poblano peppers to create a flavorful dish. "This dish was part of my Thanksgiving menu, and it is surely a keeping. If you want a twist on a traditional corn pudding, this is a great go-to. We followed the recipe as is since it was the first time making [it], and there was nothing left after my guests made a first pass at the buffet," says home cook Kathryn Bludis.

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Chef John's Creamy Corn Pudding

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The secret to Chef John's corn pudding is maple syrup and a little bit of cayenne pepper. "I made this exactly as written. It was delicious. Everyone at the table was crazy for it. I had never made or eaten corn pudding, and I'm glad I found this recipe. It will make regular appearances at my dinner table," says reviewer PATTYMCNAMARA.

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What is the difference between corn casserole and cornbread? ›

Corn casserole is a dish that mixes cornbread with whole kernel corn, sour cream, butter, and cheese, along with some creamed corn to form a new dish that has cornbread as its base.

Does corn casserole need to be refrigerated? ›

DOES sweet CORN CASSEROLE NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED? This cream Corn Casserole recipe is so moist, the leftovers stay perfectly tender for days! To store, let casserole cool to room temperature, cover a couple times in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

What is corn casserole made of? ›

Mix whole and creamed corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, melted butter, and eggs together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

What meat goes well with creamed corn? ›

Serve it alongside grilled meats like steaks, pork chops, or chicken, creamed corn offers a creamy, slightly sweet contrast that elevates the smoky, savory profile of the grilled dishes. This is equally delicious with a bbq dinner.

Why is my corn casserole mushy? ›

Is corn casserole supposed to be mushy? Yes! It has that “pudding” texture, so you want it to be moist on the inside. You can tell that your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set — but still soft.

What is the difference between Yankee cornbread and Southern cornbread? ›

The thing that distinguishes Southern cornbread from, say Yankee cornbread, or any other cornbread one is likely to eat outside of the southern states, is that it is savory, not sweet, and it is made mostly with cornmeal.

What makes jackass corn? ›

Jackass (or donkey) corn is a hard biscuit made of flour, water, coconut milk, and nutmeg. It is rolled flat, cut into rectangles and baked. According to the Dictionary of Jamaican English, it's called jackass corn because when you eat it, it sounds like the sound a donkey makes when it's eating corn.

When was corn casserole invented? ›

Spoonbread (aka corn casserole) made with butter, milk, and eggs wasn't introduced until after the Civil War. However, it made a big splash once it debuted in society.

How many calories in a piece of corn casserole? ›

Nutrition Information
NutrientsAmount
Total Calories214
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol106 mg
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Can I use canned corn instead of creamed corn? ›

If you can't get canned creamed corn, use this as a substitute (we tried it and it's near perfect): Use 1 can of corn kernels. Put all the corn + 1/3 of the liquid in the can + 1 tbsp flour into a bowl.

Is there a difference between creamed corn and cream style corn? ›

Creamed corn (which is also known by other names, such as cream-style sweet corn) is a type of creamed vegetable dish made by combining pieces of whole sweetcorn with a soupy liquid of milky residue from immature pulped corn kernels scraped from the cob.

Is corn meal the same as cornbread mix? ›

No. Cornbread made with cornmeal, but the two aren't the same thing. To achieve a golden loaf of cornbread, it takes more than just cornmeal.

What did cornbread used to be called? ›

Before long, the colonists were copying or creating uniquely American dishes made from cornmeal. Among them was a version of Indian bread made of cornmeal, salt and water called pone or corn pone.

What's another name for Southern cornbread? ›

What is another word for cornbread?
cornponehoecake
cornmeal breadSouthern cornbread
corn muffincorn pone
maize breadmaize flour bread
mealie bread
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Is corn souffle the same as corn pudding? ›

Corn Casserole is one of my favorite recipes at Thanksgiving and this is always one of the first side dishes to go. Some people call this creamed corn casserole, corn pudding, spoon corn, or corn souffle. Any way you name it, this corn recipe delicious with just minutes of prep!

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