Favorite Corn Casserole Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy side dish that belongs on every holiday table, this Jiffy corn casserole is it! It’s creamy, buttery, slightly sweet, and packed with delicious corn flavor. Best of all, it takes just a few minutes to mix together and uses simple ingredients.
This easy corn casserole is one of those recipes that pairs beautifully with just about everything. Serve it alongside Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, smoked brisket, or your favorite Sunday dinner. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Made with Jiffy cornbread mix, cream-style corn, whole-kernel corn, sour cream, egg, and butter, this comforting casserole has a soft, moist texture that’s somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding.
And because it can be prepped ahead of time, it’s especially handy during the busy holiday season.
Why You’ll Love This Jiffy Corn Casserole
- Only 6 ingredients: You won’t need a long shopping list to make this easy side dish.
- Quick prep: It takes about 10 minutes to mix everything together.
- Perfect for holidays: It pairs wonderfully with turkey, ham, brisket, and all your favorite holiday dishes.
- Make-ahead friendly: Mix the ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
- Feeds a crowd: One 9×13-inch casserole makes approximately 12 servings.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: One package creates the cornbread base and gives the casserole its classic flavor.
- Cream-Style Corn: Adds moisture and a creamy texture throughout the casserole.
- Whole-Kernel Corn: Drained canned corn adds little bites of sweet corn in every serving.
- Sour Cream: Gives the casserole a rich, creamy texture.
- Egg: Helps bind everything together.
- Butter: One stick of butter adds richness and helps create those delicious buttery edges.
How to Make Easy Corn Casserole
This recipe is wonderfully simple. You’ll mix the ingredients together, pour them into a buttered baking dish, and let the oven do the rest!
Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place one stick of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put the dish in the oven while it preheats. This allows the butter to melt.
Mix the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Jiffy cornbread mix, cream-style corn, drained whole-kernel corn, sour cream, and egg. Stir until everything is combined.
Add the corn mixture to the butter. Once the oven is preheated and the butter has melted, carefully remove the hot baking dish. Pour the corn mixture into the dish. Use a spoon to gently stir the melted butter into the mixture.
Bake. Return the dish to the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the center is firm and the edges are lightly browned.
Serve. Let the casserole settle briefly, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole
Equipment
- 9"x13" casserole dish baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 package Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1 can whole corn kernel drain
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 stick of butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. In a 9×13 pan, place the stick of butter and place it in oven as it preheats. This will melt the butter.
- In a bowl combine the Jiffy mix, cans of corn, sour cream, and egg.
- Once the oven has preheated, and butter has melted, pour the mixture into the hot pan of melted butter. Use a spoon to mix the melted butter into the mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is firm and the edges are browned.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
Can You Make Corn Casserole Ahead of Time?
Yes! This is one of my favorite things about this recipe, especially when I’m planning a holiday meal.
You can combine the Jiffy mix, both cans of corn, sour cream, and egg in a mixing bowl up to two days before baking. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
I recommend waiting to add the butter until baking time. Melt it in the baking dish as the oven preheats, then add your prepared corn mixture.
For the best texture, I recommend baking the casserole shortly before serving.
Tips for Making Corn Casserole
- Drain the whole-kernel corn: Be sure to drain the regular canned corn before adding it to the mixture. The cream-style corn does not need to be drained.
- Don’t skip the butter: The melted butter adds so much flavor and helps give the casserole its delicious texture.
- Check the center: The edges should be lightly browned, and the center should be firm before you remove it from the oven.
- Making a double batch? You can double the other ingredients, but you don’t need to double the butter. A doubled batch will take approximately 60 minutes to bake.
Easy Ways to Customize Your Corn Casserole
This recipe is delicious as written, but it’s also easy to change up depending on what your family enjoys.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top before baking for a cheesy version.
- Give it a little heat: Stir in diced jalapeños for a little kick.
- Add fresh herbs: Chopped chives or thyme add a fresh flavor.
- Top with green onions: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the finished casserole for a little color and extra flavor.
- Try bacon: If you love bacon, check out my Corn Casserole with Bacon for another delicious variation.
How to Store Leftover Corn Casserole
If you happen to have leftovers, lucky you! This corn casserole is delicious the next day.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can enjoy it cold or reheat individual portions in the microwave.
What to Serve with Corn Casserole
This easy Jiffy corn casserole is right at home on a holiday dinner table. It pairs especially well with:
- Roasted or smoked turkey
- Baked or glazed ham
- Smoked brisket
- Mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Your favorite roasted vegetables
If you’re planning a holiday menu, you might also enjoy my Smoked Turkey Breast and Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes.
This easy corn casserole is a simple, comforting side dish that deserves a spot at your next family gathering. I hope your family enjoys it as much as ours does!
Ready to make it? Grab your ingredients and give this easy Jiffy corn casserole a try!
Other Great Holiday Recipes
- Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Mini Pumpkin Spice Cakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
- Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
- Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Galette
This is one of my favorite recipes now 🙂 I need to make 2 big batches this year for incoming family, does this save well if I make it the night before or earlier in the morning? I’m guessing not, but I have to ask just in case
Tammy ~ I’ve mixed everything together (other than the butter the night before) but I highly recommend baking it right before.
hmm i didnt even think of that, i just got a new crock pot that ive been wanting to use! lol
you can also make this in a crock-pot if you need the oven for other things! 4 hours on high. I tried it recently in the crock-pot for the first time & it worked great
oh wow, this sounds so easy, and i love corn so i think i am going to make this! 🙂 thank you!
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I have almost the same recipe, given to me by my sis in law. We leave out the egg and I don't use Jiffy – but this is so delish, especially for the holidays! Happy Thanksgiving!
That recipe is a classic!! Thanks for posting it so I don't have to go digging around for it. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
MMMMmmmm…. that corn casserole sounds divine and appears easy to make… just not sure if I can get corn muffin mix or a suitable subsitute here in Australia? Fingers crossed though because I now have serious corn cass cravings!
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