Description
Ina Garten’s creamed corn casserole delivers comfort with midwestern charm. Cheesy, creamy kernels combine fresh corn and rich dairy for a delightful side dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can creamed corn
- 2 cups (480 ml) frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 1 (8.5 oz/241 g) package of Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the pan
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp plus 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsps sliced chives
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and generously butter a 2-quart baking dish, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- Dry Mixture: Whisk Jiffy corn muffin mix and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until no significant lumps remain, creating a smooth dry base.
- Wet Ingredients: Blend eggs, milk, heavy cream, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly combined, forming a silky liquid mixture.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold liquid ingredients into dry ingredients with minimal stirring to maintain a light, airy texture, avoiding dense compaction.
- Flavor Integration: Fold in corn kernels, creamed corn, kosher salt, paprika, and black pepper, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and an attractive golden surface.
- Final Cooking: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top turns a rich golden-brown and the casserole sets completely, creating a perfectly textured dish.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped chives, and allow to rest briefly, letting flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Butter Coating Technique: Generously grease the baking dish with softened butter to create a non-stick surface and add a rich, subtle flavor to the edges of the casserole.
- Mixing Methodology: Whisk dry and wet ingredients separately before combining to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Baking Precision: Watch carefully during the last 10 minutes of baking to achieve a perfect golden-brown top without overcooking, which can dry out the casserole.
- Resting Recommendation: Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes after baking to let the ingredients set and flavors meld, resulting in a more cohesive and delicious final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg