This quick and easy Jiffy Corn Casserole is the BEST corn casserole you will ever have! Made with only 7 simple ingredients, you can have it from the pantry to the oven in minutes. It is rich, creamy, cheesy, and side dish that both adults and kids will devour! If you need a little something extra to add to your menu, this is it!
Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe
The first time I had this cheesy corn casserole 13 years ago, I knew I had been missing out on life up to this point. To say it is delicious is probably a gross understatement. It is AMAZING! My friend Brooke had made it as a side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner and despite all of the delicious food we had for the holiday meal, I couldn’t stop eating this casserole!
Fast forward many years and I have made this hundreds of times for family, friends, pot lucks, barbecues, and of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It always gets the same rave reviews! This recipe might be similar to other corn pudding recipes out there, but I think there are a couple of things that my sweet friend Brooke did in her recipe, that make it even better than the norm!
What is Corn Pudding?
I have always called this Jiffy Corn Casserole, but it also often called Corn Pudding. I have to be honest, neither name makes this sound as crazy good as it is! Basically it is a little bit like corn bread, but more creamy and rich, and almost custard like. It is traditionally served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, but I think it makes a great side dish, not only then, but also for pot lucks or barbecues since it is a crowd pleaser with flavors that everyone loves! I actually think it makes an awesome side dish for every day recipes like these baked chicken fajitas too. If you are looking for cornbread, then try my favorite cornbread recipe here!
How to make Jiffy Corn Casserole
I am going to walk through the recipe for you step by step here, sharing all of my tips and tricks on what makes this corn casserole the BEST corn casserole and how to do it with the least mess. If you just want the quick version, you can feel free to skip down to the recipe card below.
Jiffy Corn Casserole Ingredients
The best part of this recipe is that you only need 7 ingredients to make it and you can do the whole thing in one dish, including the mixing, so really all you have to wash is a mixing bowl and spoon. Now the secrets to this recipe are two things. First the Jiffy corn muffin mix. You can’t use another brand. It really just isn’t the same. Trust me, I have tried! Second, pay attention to how I do the sour cream. That is what really makes this casserole stand out!
- 1/2 cup butter, melted– To make this super simple and mess free I always start with the butter. Once you take a stick out of the fridge, just put it into the casserole dish and stick it into the microwave (or oven if it is already hot) and it can melt right in there in just a minute’s time.
- 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix- Again, I can’t stress this enough…. Use Jiffy brand corn muffin mix. Just the classic blue box just like the photo. They also sell a vegetarian version which might be just as good, but I haven’t tried it yet!
- 1 can corn (not drained)- Use any brand you want! I use regular (not low sodium) canned corn and you will use the whole thing, juice and all.
- 1 can creamed corn- Again, any brand you like, in the original variety.
- 1 egg
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded- I like to use sharp cheddar most, but mild or medium will work perfectly too!
- 1/2 cup sour cream- You can use original or light sour cream
Jiffy Corn Casserole Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- In a medium-large casserole dish, add the melted butter, Jiffy mix, corn, creamed corn, egg, and half of the cheddar cheese (about 1 cup.) Mix until everything is combined. If you use the tip above to melt the butter right in the dish, then mix all the ingredients right in, you can make this whole recipe only getting the casserole dish and 1-2 spoons dirty which is a huge help when you are cleaning up!
- Dollop the sour cream evenly over the top, then use a knife to gently swirl it into the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. This my friends is the secret sauce in this recipe. In some corn casserole recipes you mix in sour cream, which I am sure is yummy, but by dolloping and just running the knife through it to swirl it in, it gives you this hint of a great tangy flavor that goes perfectly with the more sweet taste of the corn. To do this just spoon on small bits of the sour cream evenly over the top, then just run a knife through in all directions so that it distributes it a little, but doesn’t completely mix it in.
How Long to Cook Corn Casserole
- Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the middle is set (cooked through.) If you gently shake it, the casserole shouldn’t jiggle. If it jiggles, then it needs more cook time.Depending on how large your dish is, and respectively how thick your casserole is, it might take a little longer or less than this, but this is a good start that will cover most dishes. It should be thick and creamy, a bit custard like, but not liquidy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to set. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Jiffy Corn Casserole
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Yield 12 servings
This is the BEST corn casserole you have ever had! It is rich, creamy, cheesy and super delicious. The secret is the Jiffy corn muffin mix and the sour cream swirl at the end!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 can corn (not drained)
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 egg
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- In a large casserole dish, add the melted butter, Jiffy mix, corn, creamed corn, egg, and half of the cheddar cheese (about 1 cup.) Mix until everything is combined.
- Dollop the sour cream evenly over the top, then use a knife to gently swirl it into the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the middle is set (cooked through.) Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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Courses Dinner
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/12 casserole
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 297 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 19 g | 29% | |
Saturated Fat 11 g | 55% | |
Unsaturated Fat 2 g | ||
Cholesterol 59 mg | 20% | |
Sodium 421 mg | 18% | |
Total Carbohydrates 22 g | 7% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 8 g | ||
Protein 7 g | 14% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Can this be made ahead of time or in the crockpot?
I’m going to try it. I make my baked
beans pretty close to this . Yummy
I made this for a reunion last week and everyone loved it! I think the dollops of sour cream are the secret to it’s success. I am making it again this Saturday for another gathering. Thanks for a great recipe!
Super yummy! Made this for the first time for Thanksgiving and my family loved it. I plan on making this throughout the year.
Wish i would’ve tried this sooner! I wish everyone would make this TONIGHT! So so good! No other words to describe it!
This is very similar to a recipe I’ve made many times previously. The only difference is that I’ve always drained the corn before, and it had two eggs instead of one. I also add a small can of diced green chilies, and that gives it a little more taste to the recipe.
I tried this recipe last night for a party – and it was a big hit! I really like mixing everything together in one pan; that makes clean up a breeze. Thank you for that suggestion! I make the recipe in a glass 9 x 13 pan, and for some reason it didn’t rise like has when I’ve made it in a smaller pan. I baked it for 40 minutes, checked it, and left it in for another 5; I probably could have gone another 5 minutes. I added the green chilies and everyone loved it! There was barely any left over; I would consider it the hit of the party. But I think next time I’m going to drain some of the water off the corn. Otherwise – it’s perfect!!
This is so yummy! What you can also add to it to mix it up a little different is cook to 4-6 strips of thick cut sugar cured bacon (crispy). Crumble the bacon strips into pieces, & add into the mixture to bake. My husband loves this & I’m going to make this for my family this week. I’ve also had this with green chiles before too & it’s wonderful, as Lynn suggested. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Can you double this? What size pan would you suggest?
I would recommend making it in two batches. As is, it will fill a 9×13″ pan so if I want to make more, I just do it twice and fill 2 9×13 pans. I have tried to do it in one pan before, but it takes FOREVER to cook!
My family loves this dish. Sometimes I put cooked ground meat or chicken in it to make it an easy main course.
I made this for Easter and it was delicious! I did double the recipe and it took 2 1/2 hours to cook (pan to small?). Regardless everyone lived it and not a single bite left.
Well it’s in the oven…I’ve made this once before…this time I used your recipe…with the sour cream… excited! I can just tell it’s going to be great! I will let you know…this was so easy and convenient!
I have made this recipe for so many years!! One time, many years ago, I got French Onion dip instead of sour cream. No time to go to the store, so I used the onion dip…and have used it ever since. No overpowering onion flavor, but it does take this recipe up a notch. NEVER buy sour cream now!
I make mine a little different I use the butter to sauté a cup of onions I also add a cup of bacon bits