Baked Corn Casserole

A comforting and slightly sweet Southern side dish that combines whole corn kernels and cream-style corn with a moist, bread-like batter. Baked until golden and set, it has a texture somewhere between a soufflé and a dense cornbread. It is a staple holiday side dish that adds a warm and sweet element to any savory meal.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten Free

A comforting and slightly sweet Southern side dish that combines whole corn kernels and cream-style corn with a moist, bread-like batter. Baked until golden and set, it has a texture somewhere between a soufflé and a dense cornbread. It is a staple holiday side dish that adds a warm and sweet element to any savory meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Kernel Corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup Corn, creamed
  • 1/4 tsp Green Chile Pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion French Onion, divided fried

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent.
  3. In a large bowl combine butter and cream cheese. Stir in whole kernel corn, creamed corn, chile peppers, and onions. Pour into prepared dish.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in half of the fried onions; sprinkle remaining onions on top. Bake 15 minutes more.

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