Description
Ina Garten’s creamed corn casserole brings Southern comfort to any dinner table with its rich, creamy texture and golden-brown edges. Hearty kernels nestled in a luxurious cream sauce create a side dish that promises to elevate your meal and delight hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Corn Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can creamed corn
- 1 (8.5-ounces/241 grams) package of Jiffy corn muffin mix
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the pan
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) whole milk
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and thoroughly coat a 2-quart (1.9 liters) baking dish with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously combine the Jiffy corn muffin mix and granulated sugar, whisking until minimal lumps remain, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Utilize a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup to thoroughly blend the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and melted butter, creating a smooth, integrated liquid mixture.
- Gently introduce the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to avoid overmixing, which can result in a dense texture.
- Incorporate the thawed corn kernels, creamed corn, kosher salt, smoky paprika, and freshly ground black pepper into the batter, folding delicately to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and an appealing presentation.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, monitoring until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the casserole sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with finely chopped fresh chives, allowing the corn casserole to rest and slightly cool for enhanced flavor melding before serving.
Notes
- Leftovers develop deeper, more complex flavors when stored in the refrigerator overnight, making this dish even more delectable the next day.
- Versatile corn casserole complements multiple main courses, from roasted chicken to grilled steak or as a satisfying vegetarian option.
- High-temperature baking creates a stunning golden-brown crust while preserving an irresistibly creamy, soft interior that melts in your mouth.
- Fresh chives sprinkled on top bring a bright, subtle onion-like freshness that cuts through the rich, creamy texture.
- Paprika introduces a gentle warmth and sophisticated depth that perfectly balances the corn’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 474mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 76mg