Jiffy Corn Casserole – Immaculate Bites

Is Corn Casserole the Same as Corn Pudding?

In short, yes. Some people call it corn pudding or spoon bread casserole! However, corn casserole (or whatever you call it) is an extra moist cornbread with whole corn, butter, and eggs. Or, in this case, all of that with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix. 🌽

Recipe Ingredients

1. Cornbread Mix – I love the classic Jiffy cornbread mix, but any brand will do for this recipe.
2. Veggies – Diced jalapenos, onion, optional garlic, and red bell pepper give the casserole additional texture and an extra kick of spicy, savory flavors.
3. Canned Corn – I’ve found the key to a perfect corn casserole is one can each of creamed corn and regular corn. Both of them together give it an incredible texture.
4. Dairy – Butter and sour cream make this recipe rich, light, and moist. So good! 😋
5. Eggs – This ingredient binds all the others together and gives the casserole its almost cakey texture.
6. Creole Seasoning – An optional ingredient, but if you love spicy food, don’t skip it! ❤️‍🔥

How to Make Jiffy Corn Casserole

• Grease the casserole dish and set it aside.
• Saute Seasonings – Heat a saucepan with about 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the onion, jalapeños, and pepper. Sauté for about a minute. (Photos 1-2)
• Add Veggies – Next, add the bell pepper (and garlic if you want) and sauté for a few more minutes until the veggies are soft and the onion is translucent.
• Combine – Place the veggies in a large bowl and add the cornbread mix, both cans of corn, eggs, the remaining butter, and sour cream. Stir to combine everything but don’t overdo it. (Photo 3)
• Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared casserole dish and place it in the oven. Bake until the top is light brown, 40–50 minutes, depending on your oven and baking dish. (Photo 4)

Recipe Variations

1. Make it cheesy! Add about ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese to the batter before baking for a cheesy corn casserole. Other cheeses that might work well in this casserole include Colby, Jack, or Gouda cheese. 🤤
2. Make it Mexican Jiffy corn casserole. Spice things up even more by adding grated pepper jack cheese, a drained can of chopped green chiles, and chopped green onion. If your family loves spicy foods, this variation is sure to be a hit!
3. Satisfy your sweet tooth by turning it into a dessert. Leave out the sauteed veggies and Creole seasoning and add ½ a cup of sugar to the batter (more or less is fine, adjust the amount to your taste). Bake as per the instructions, and get ready to enjoy a pudding-like, sweet corn casserole. Yum!

Tips and Tricks

1. This recipe yields a richly gooey corn casserole with 1 box of cornbread mix. To make it a little firmer, add ⅓ cup of cornmeal to the batter before baking.
2. Did you know you can sauté vegetables in the microwave? Simply put the diced veggies and butter in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
3. If you have time, bring the eggs and sour cream to room temperature before you add them to the batter. All ingredients at room temperature will help them combine easily and smoothly when you stir everything together.

Make-Ahead Instructions

There are a couple of options for making this casserole ahead of time.

• You can whip up the batter and keep it in a covered container in the fridge for 48 hours before taking it out to bake. But you’ll need to let it come to room temperature before you bake.
• You can bake the casserole two days in advance and reheat it when ready to serve.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve Jiffy corn casserole as a side dish fresh out of the oven. I love it when it’s still piping hot and gooey.

Jiffy corn casserole does need to be refrigerated if you have leftovers. But you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

You can reheat corn casserole in the oven at 300-350℉/150-177℃ for about 15 minutes or until heated through. You can cover the baking dish with foil to help retain the moisture. Another option is to microwave small portions. One serving should heat up in about a minute.

FAQs

What Goes with Jiffy Corn Casserole?

A better question is, what doesn’t? 😆 Serve your corn casserole in a jiffy alongside other classic Southern dishes and sides, such as Cajun shrimp and grits, Southern black-eyed peas, and collard greens for sure.

Honestly, this recipe goes amazingly with just about any main course dish. Try it with roasted turkey thighs, fried chicken, or beef brisket. You won’t be disappointed.

More Mouthwatering Cornbread Recipes to Try

1. Hot Water Cornbread
2. Mexican Cornbread
3. Cornbread Salad
4. Cornbread Dressing
5. Skillet Cornbread
6. Vegan Cornbread Muffins

Conclusion

This quick and super easy corn casserole is sure to become your next fave recipe! 🤩 Do you have your own Jiffy corn casserole recipe with a twist? Please share your top-secret variations that knock it right out of the park in the comments. 😉

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