This classic Jiffy corn casserole recipe is made with just 6 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of work. This comforting creamed corn casserole is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for a holiday meal!
Why You Will Love Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe
Some call it corn casserole, corn pudding or even cornbread casserole. No matter what you call it, this holiday side dish is absolutely unforgettable! Here’s why you will love this recipe:
- Quick and Easy: This dish comes to together with just 6 simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of work. If you can stir ingredients together and pour them into a baking dish, you will knock this easy recipe out of the park!
- Unbeatable Taste: The first addictive bite of this corn pudding casserole hits your taste buds with the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Crispy edges and a warm, steamy interior invite you to dig in with gusto!
- Iconic: The recipe starts with the ever popular box of Jiffy corn muffin mix that’s been around for ages. Though most won’t admit it, southern home chefs secretly covet this savory and sweet cornbread mix.
- Travels Well: Whether cooking for a church potluck or holiday away from home, this perfect side dish travels and reheats beautifully.
- Crockpot or Oven: Depending on your needs, you can whip this casserole up in the oven or let it slow cook in the crockpot!
If you love this corn pudding recipe, try these ideas for easy, homemade sweet corn bread, dreamy creamed corn, and sweet corn risotto!
What You Need for Cornbread Casserole
This easy corn bread casserole recipe is a delicious staple at any holiday gathering in the South. Whip it up in no time with just 6 ingredients. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: Look for the classic blue and white box.
- Cream Style Corn: This adds a lovely creaminess to the finished casserole.
- Corn: Canned, whole corn kernels or frozen corn creates the perfect texture.
- Sour Cream
- Melted Butter: Use salted butter to balance the sweetness of the corn muffin mix, or swap in unsalted butter for less sodium.
- Cheese: You can use a variety of shredded cheese, but extra sharp cheddar provides a good savory balance.
How to Make Jiffy Corn Casserole
This super easy creamed corn casserole recipe comes together in a snap for the perfect easy side dish. For full detailed directions, scroll to the recipe card below.
- Combine: Stir to combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Bake: Pour the corn pudding batter into a 9×13 casserole dish and bake the casserole for 45 minutes. Jiffy corn casserole is done when the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes, and then serve! This corn casserole becomes firmer as it cools.
Slow Cooker Option
You can also make this corn pudding casserole recipe in a crockpot. The final product has a softer texture, but the same delicious taste. This is a great holiday side dish recipe for when need to save oven space. Here’s how to do it:
- Mix: Combine all recipe ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a crockpot sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve: Serve this casserole warm right from the crockpot!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this corn pudding casserole with any meal, but especially your holiday dinner spreads!
- Poultry: The rich, cheesy corn complements the simplicity of this amazing Thanksgiving turkey to perfection! Crockpot whole chicken or chicken fried chicken are great options as well!
- Steak: Serve alongside a juicy flank steak for a hearty and satisfying meal. Looking for a stick to your ribs dinner? Smothered cube steak is another great southern classic.
- Meatloaf: You’ll get rave reviews when you make this copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf.
- Pork: For quick idea for a last minute holiday meal or a fancy date night dinner, try this impressive, but easy stuffed pork loin. This juicy crockpot ham is another great option!
Make Ahead
While this recipe really is as simple as mix and bake, you can prepare the casserole ahead of time. Instead of baking the cornbread pudding, cover it tightly and refrigerate it for up to 48 hours. When ready to bake, let casserole warm up on the counter for 30 minutes. Then bake as directed in the recipe.
Storage and Reheating Guidelines
Store any leftover corn casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up up to 4 days. Reheat in 325°F oven for 12 minutes or microwave individual servings for 30 seconds.
Freezing Corn Casserole
The dish freezes amazingly well with absolutely no compromised texture. Cool this easy corn casserole recipe completely. Once cool, wrap a freezer safe pan tightly in plastic wrap two times followed by foil. Freeze for up to three months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8.5 oz) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 (14.75 oz) can cream-style corn, cream-style corn
- 1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained, or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into prepared dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until center is no longer jiggly and top is turning golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Crockpot
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into crockpot sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve this casserole warm right from the crockpot!
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