Description
This creamy corn casserole features a rich, custardy base of sweet corn and sour cream, topped with a golden, buttery, crispy cracker crust. It’s a nostalgic comfort food side dish that’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz or Club)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch or 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs until smooth. Add melted butter and whisk again.
- Stir in cream-style corn and drained whole kernel corn until well combined.
- Add flour, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until just mixed.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed buttery crackers with melted butter. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese if using.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake on the middle rack for 35–40 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and the top is golden brown. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely.
- Let casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to set and make scooping easier.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Corn Casserole, Side Dish, Corn, Comfort Food