Description
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a creamy, cheesy side dish made with sweet corn, cream cheese, butter, and sharp cheddar. It’s incredibly easy to make and comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or any night you need a comforting side dish. Add optional diced jalapeños for a spicy kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (18-ounce) bag frozen sweet corn, thawed (about 4 cups)
- Diced pickled jalapeños, to taste (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium pot over low heat, melt the cream cheese and butter together, stirring occasionally.
- Once melted, stir in the milk until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then add the thawed corn and jalapeños (if using).
- Pour the mixture into an 8- x 8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Using frozen corn is recommended for the best flavor, but canned corn (drained) can also work.
- The cream cheese and butter might appear lumpy at first, but adding the milk will smooth out the mixture.
- To make the casserole spicy, add extra jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle some crushed crackers or panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of the casserole)
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Cholesterol: 58mg