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 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 secret to this recipe is 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!
- Butter– 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.
- 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!
- Canned 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.
- Creamed corn- Again, any brand you like, in the original variety.
- Egg
- Cheddar cheese, shredded- I like to use sharp cheddar most, but mild or medium will work perfectly too!
- 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!
I really hope that you and your family love this every bit as much as we do! If you get a chance to make this Jiffy Corn Casserole, I would love it if you left me a note in the comments. Or if you are on Instagram, snap a pic and tag me @easyfamilyrecipes in you stories or on your feed so I can see what you are cooking up!
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Jiffy Corn Casserole
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 cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
- 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!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Vici says
Loved the flavor just way way too rich! Can anyone tell me how to tone it down a bit? I made it exactly as it is written. No one could eat more than one small serving.
Sara Reinstatler says
I wanted to know if it would still taste good if I omitted the sour cream
Kimber Matherne says
Yes it will definitely still be yummy with or without sour cream
Theresa says
I’ve made this many times but I like the tip about swirling the sour cream rather than mixing it in. I always add a can of chopped green chilis to give it a little kick.
Pearl says
I’ve made it several times for Thanksgiving. I’m making it for Mother’s Day tomorrow. I think I will try it with the chilies.
Do you know if it can be made ahead of time minus the cornbread, and sour cream?
Delana says
Made this for dinner with a few changes…only used the creamed corn, added everything else at once and baked for 35 minutes in an 8×8 casserole dish. This is a keeper and my husband never noticed the sour cream at all!😉
M Ruth says
Fantastic dish!! I loved it, and so did all the people at the Neighborhood potluck where I took it. They all wanted the recipe but I didn’t want to share it cuz the Next potluck they’d all be bringing it!’ I like it being MY special dish (but I did tell a few)
Ms J. P. says
Made this few times, always a hit. I’ve added diced jalapeños And crumbled bacon to top.
Kaitlyn Matthews says
this is the 2nd time I’ve made this recipe for my family and my husband LOVES it!! I got roped into making corn casserole for Thanksgiving last year and my dish was the first to go!
Janis Macdonald says
Does this recipe really serve 12??
Kimber Matherne says
It makes 12 squares approx 3 in by 4 in big, and each square is considered a serving of this side dish.
Terri says
I’m planning to make this tomorrow night and I am wondering if I can bake it a few hours ahead of time and then just reheat it? I am baking several things and only have one oven, and since the dishes require baking at different temperatures I’m trying to figure out my game plan.
Thank you!
Kimber Matherne says
Yes that should work! This casserole reheats super well, so you can definitely do it in advance.