Cornbread Casserole

It bakes up into a yummy and moist cake-like casserole; the perfect side dish.

Cornbread casserole is a favorite holiday side dish and there are many variations but we love this version because it is moist and flavorful with a cake-like texture.

It can be enjoyed next to turkey dinner or served hot with a hearty Texas chili, or a spicy chicken taco soup.

Ingredients for Cornbread Casserole

It doesn’t take much to make this mouthwatering treat!

CORN Creamed corn, cornmeal, and corn kernels are all loaded into this dish!

DAIRY Cheese, sour cream, butter.

Other ingredients include eggs, a pinch of baking soda, and some cheddar.

Variations for Corn Casserole

One of our favorite things about corn casserole is so many things can go in it and on it! Stuffed corn casserole makes a meal in a minute!

MIX IN…. bacon bits, or crumbled sausage, diced green chilis, or jalapeno peppers!
DRIZZLE WITH… maple syrup and top with toasted, chopped pecans. Add melted butter.
SEASON WITH… Experiment with seasoning mixes like chili mix, taco, or ranch mix, and create your own signature side dish! Add fresh herbs if you have them.

How to Make Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread casserole is one of those dishes that everyone is happy to see on the table. Here’s a quick overview of the easy steps!

Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients.
Combine the two and then stir in fresh corn, cheese, or other mix-ins at this point.
Bake according to the recipe below.

Leftovers

Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap. Keep it in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve, and it should be good for about 5 days.

Easy to Freeze

To freeze portions: Cut into portion sizes and wrap individually in plastic, then store in a zippered bag and they’ll keep about a month.

To freeze an entire casserole: Bake the casserole on an aluminum-covered casserole dish with 6 inches of foil overhanging on both sides horizontally. Once the casserole is cooked and cooled, cover it with the long foil edges and gently lift it from the casserole dish (this saves the dish for another use). Wrap in plastic wrap and label with the date on it. It will keep frozen for about 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.

More Corn Sides

Homemade Cornbread Recipe
Easy Corn Casserole – classic with Jiffy mix
Corn Pudding – moist and delicious
Homemade Creamed Corn
Fresh Corn Salad

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PRO TIP: Leftover cornbread casserole can be cut into cubes and baked at 250°F to make cornbread cubes for stuffing or croutons!