Description
Drew Barrymore’s corn casserole blends creamy, cheesy comfort with southern charm. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this side dish a crowd-pleasing classic you’ll want to share at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn (canned or frozen, drained, and thawed)
- 1 can creamed corn
- 8.5 oz (241 g) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent adherence.
- Mixing: Combine corn kernels, cream-style corn, sour cream, melted butter, beaten eggs, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Assembly: Pour the corn mixture into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing the surface evenly to ensure consistent cooking and an attractive presentation.
- Baking: Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, watching for a rich, caramelized golden-brown top and a firm, slightly set center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Resting and Serving: After removing the casserole from the oven using protective mitts, let it settle and cool for 10-15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to bind and making it easier to slice and serve as a delectable accompaniment to your meal.
Notes
- Butter Brilliance: Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Corn Consistency: Fresh or frozen corn kernels work best, ensuring maximum flavor and texture in the dish.
- Doneness Check: Insert a knife or toothpick in the center to verify complete cooking – it should come out clean without wet batter.
- Serving Secret: Let the casserole rest briefly after baking to help it set and make cutting into perfect squares easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg