Description
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is the ultimate comfort side dish—rich, creamy, and easy to customize with bold flavors or a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans corn (drained) or 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional for cheesy version)
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños or green chiles (for spicy version)
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (for bacon version)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine drained corn, softened cream cheese, melted butter, and milk. Mix well.
- Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any desired add-ins like cheese, jalapeños, bacon, or herbs.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with extra cheese or bacon if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing. Add extra cheese or herbs to customize flavor. Let casserole cool slightly to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: corn casserole, cream cheese, comfort food, side dish, cheesy corn