Description
A comforting and creamy corn casserole that brings family together with its rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk (or heavy cream)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and add softened cream cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Fold in corn and sautéed onions, mixing well.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Optionally, broil the last few minutes for a crispier top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and milk alternatives. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: casserole, corn, cheese, comfort food, Thanksgiving