Description
Savory corn delight casserole combines Southern comfort with creamy, cheesy goodness. Midwestern home cooks cherish this simple yet satisfying dish that you’ll crave at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) whole kernel corn, drained or 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed
- 34 oz (964 g) creamed corn (two 17-oz cans)
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten, or 1 ¼ cups liquid egg substitute
- ½ cup milk (skim, 1%, or 2% milk)
- 4 tbsps cornstarch
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter, margarine, or vegetable oil spread
- 1 ½ tsps seasoning salt
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch glass dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage for effortless removal.
- Corn Mixture: Combine fresh and canned corn kernels with whole eggs in a large mixing bowl, blending until a uniform base forms.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, seasoned salt, ground dry mustard, and dehydrated minced onion in a separate bowl to create a robust flavor profile.
- Mixing Ingredients: Fold the dry seasoning mixture into the corn-egg base, stirring comprehensively to distribute spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Liquid Integration: Gently incorporate whole milk and melted unsalted butter, maintaining a smooth and consistent texture while preventing ingredient separation.
- Oven Preparation: Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C), positioning the rack centrally to ensure balanced heat circulation.
- Baking Process: Pour the corn mixture into the prepared dish, spreading uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Cooking and Finishing: Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating the dish midway to promote even golden browning. Look for a lightly caramelized surface and a set, creamy interior. Allow the casserole to rest 5-10 minutes before serving to stabilize the structure and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Prevent Corn Burning: Stir the casserole halfway through baking to ensure even browning and prevent any burnt edges or uneven cooking.
- Achieve Perfect Consistency: Use a mix of fresh and canned corn for a rich, creamy texture that balances moisture and kernel integrity.
- Optimize Seasoning Blend: Whisk dry ingredients separately to eliminate clumping and distribute flavors evenly throughout the casserole.
- Temperature Matters: Position the oven rack in the center to guarantee uniform heat distribution and consistent cooking results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg