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    Home » Recipes » Side dish » Cheesy Corn Casserole

    Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Jun 12, 2022 by Maureen Celestine with Leave a Comment

    Cheesy Corn Casserole

    The easiest cheesy corn casserole you’ll ever make. It’s so versatile; make it from scratch and add your spin to it. 

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    a pan of Cheesy Corn Casserole

    This creamed corn casserole is made with bacon and the right amount of cream for that perfect silky texture. Less than 10 minutes of prep time while the oven does the rest of the cooking for you.

    Why you should make this recipe:

    It’s rich, flavorful, and tasty!

    You get hints of savory and a little sweetness to balance things out.

    It’s perfect for the whole family.

    Make it year-round for potlucks, parties, or game day sides.

    Stores perfectly and makes for a great make-ahead recipe.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to make the best-creamed corn casserole
    • What goes good with this creamed corn?
    • Substitute for this dish:
    • Troubleshooting this recipe
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this appetizing baked corn casserole dish.

    ingredients list for corn casserole

    Corn: You can use either frozen, fresh, or canned corn. If using frozen, run it under tap water.

    Mascarpone: This adds so much creaminess to the recipe. See substitution below if you can’t find one near you.

    Sugar: I used a little sugar to sweeten things up. You can skip this if you don’t like it sweet.

    Herbs: I used fresh chives for garnish. Feel free to use thyme or parsley

    Seasoning: I used smoked paprika to add mild heat and a smoky flavor to accompany the bacon bits. You can leave this out if you don’t have one on hand. I also used ground pepper and salt.

    Bacon: this adds more flavor and crunch.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to make the best-creamed corn casserole

    • Melt butter in a large skillet or oven-safe pan. Add the all-purpose flour, and stir for about 2 minutes or until the flour is cooked.
    • Gently pour in the evaporated milk, heavy cream, and mascarpone and continue to stir. Cook for about 2 minutes.
    process of making baked corn casserole

    Add the creamed corn, paprika, black pepper, sugar, bacon bits, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.

    Evenly distribute the cheese over the corn mix, and transfer it into the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until it’s set at the top but still wiggly when shaken. 

    Allow it to sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives, and serve!

    What goes good with this creamed corn?

    This baked corn casserole makes for a perfect side dish, so pairing it with other dishes is a no-brainer. Although it’s a side dish, this sweet corn bake can also stand alone because it's rich. Enjoy in little portions.

    A good pairing for this cheesy corn casserole is:

    Animal Protein: lamb, chicken- either rotisserie or grilled chicken skewers, roasted turkey, pork chops

    Vegetables: asparagus, potato casserole, Green beans, carrots

    wine : white wine like chardonnay, sauvignon blanc,Pinot Grigio, Prosecco

    Substitute for this dish:

    a pan of Cheesy Corn Casserole

    Mascarpone cheese: If you cannot find mascarpone cheese, feel free to substitute it with cream cheese.

    Sugar: you can substitute granulated sugar with honey. Avoid brown sugar or any sweetener that will overpower the outcome. 

    Cheese: Although I used only parmesan cheese for this recipe, you can substitute it with Colby, feta, or Montgomery cheese.

     Heavy cream: if you want a lighter old-fashioned cream corn casserole, sub with half and half or milk. 

    Evaporated milk: Regular milk can be substituted for canned milk, but the taste will differ slightly. 

    Storage

    Store leftovers creamed corn recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Bring to room temperature before reheating. (affiliate link)

    Make-Ahead

    a small serving of corn casserole

    If you’d like to make this cheesy corn casserole ahead of time, here are two ways to make it:

    1.  Follow steps 2-4 on the recipe card, then cover the pan with foil or cling wrap until you are ready to cook. Preferably within 2 days for a fresh taste. Add a little more liquid (milk or cream) if the sweet corn bake isn’t as creamier. Continue with the rest of the steps on the card when you are ready to bake.
    2. Make the recipe as stated on the recipe card except for the addition of cheese. Cover with cling wrap and freeze it. Make sure it is perfectly sealed. Bring to room temperature once you are ready to cook. Add a little more milk or cream, then top with cheese and bake per instructions on the recipe card.

    Troubleshooting this recipe

    • Add more milk or cream if the old-fashioned cream corn casserole isn’t as creamy as you’d like. Adjust taste.
    • If you want an even creamier texture, pulse one can of the whole corn kernel in the food processor until it’s creamy, then add it to the recipe. 

    📖 Recipe

    a pan of Cheesy Corn Casserole

    Cheesy Corn Casserole

    This creamed corn casserole is made with bacon and the right amount of cream for that perfect silky texture. Less than 10 minutes of prep time while the oven does the rest of the cooking for you. 
    5 from 26 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, sides
    Cuisine: American, international
    Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 39 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Maureen Celestine

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 (12. oz) can evaporated milk
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 8 . oz mascarpone cheese
    • 3 (15. oz) cans whole kernel corn, rinsed, drained
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 3 cooked bacon strips, chopped
    • 1¼ cup cheese (Colby, cheddar, or parmesan)
    • A fistful of fresh chives, chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to  350°F
    • Melt butter in a large skillet or oven-safe pan. Add the all-purpose flour, and stir for about 2 minutes or until the flour is cooked.
    • Gently pour in the evaporated milk and immediately give it a good whisk to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream and mascarpone and continue to stir. Cook for about 2 minutes.
    • Add the creamed corn, paprika, black pepper, sugar, bacon bits, and salt to taste. Stir to combine using a wooden spoon or spatula.
    •  Evenly distribute the cheese over the corn mix, and transfer it into the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until it’s set at the top but still wiggly when you shake the pan, and the top is a little brown around the edges. Remove from heat.
    • Allow it to sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives, and serve!

    Notes

    Cooking variation:
    You can equally mix all the ingredients in a casserole dish and bake directly. Make sure to melt the butter, then mix with all the wet ingredients before combining with the rest. 
    Storage:
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to a month. Bring to room temperature before reheating. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0 | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    What can be made from creamed corn?

    Here are some things to do with a can of corn:
     
    Corn fritters
    Chicken and corn soup
    Corn pudding
    Cornbread
    Corn muffins
    Corn chowder
    Cream of corn soup
    Corn cakes
    Creamed corn dip

    I hope you give this simple one-pot side dish recipe a try. Share a spoon with us on our social media. If you make this recipe using the hashtag worldlytreat(#worldlytreat), we’d love to join the soirée. Also, don’t forget to pin it for later. Chat soon?

    PEACE & LOVE

    Maureen

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