Here’s a classic, creamy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole recipe — rich, slightly sweet, and perfect for holidays or potlucks.
🌽 Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, enhances sweetness)
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can creamed corn
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Melt the base:
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese, butter, and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy. - Mix everything:
Stir in whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined. - Bake:
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly. - Optional cheesy top:
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking. - Rest & serve:
Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Pairs perfectly with:
- Roast chicken
- Baked ham
- Turkey
- BBQ ribs
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A Jiffy cornbread-style version
- A lighter/low-calorie version
- A spicy Mexican-style version 🌶️
