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This easy corn casserole recipe from Paula Deen requires a box of Jiffy mix and 5 other simple ingredients! Make it up to two days ahead of time before baking in the oven or the Crock Pot!
Be sure to try my Green Bean Casserole, Sausage Stuffing, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Mashed Potatoes next!
Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole
It doesn’t get much easier than this dump and go recipe from Paula Deen. This side dish is perfect for the holidays and goes with SO many of my favorite dinner recipes. Be sure to try my Chili Cornbread Casserole recipe next, you’d love it!
Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities and full instructions.
- Creamed Corn
- Whole Kernel Sweet Corn– Don’t forget to drain it!
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Cheddar Cheese– Buy a block and shred it yourself. It’s creamier and has better flavor.
How to Make it
This Corn Casserole recipe can be made in the oven or in the Crock Pot:
Oven Method:
Combine all of the ingredients except for the cheese.
Place in a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Top with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden.
Let stand for 5 minutes prior to serving.
**An alternative method is to top the unbaked casserole with cheese right away, and bake it (covered), for 55-60 minutes. Paula’s method is as described above, but I have done it both ways with equal success.
Crock Pot Method
- Combine all ingredients except for the cheddar cheese. Be sure to drain the whole kernel corn first. Add it to a lightly greased Crock Pot.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4.
- Add the shredded cheddar during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Ensure the center is firm and set prior to serving.
Make-Ahead Method
This is an easy recipe to make up to 2 days ahead of time. Here’s how:
Method 1: Assemble and Refrigerate
- Combine all ingredients except for the cheese and place in casserole dish. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to baking, then bake as outlined
Method 2: Bake and Reheat
- Bake covered at 350° for 50 minutes, let it cool, and refrigerate. Add the shredded cheese, cover it, and bake it at 300° for 10 minutes to warm it up. Bake again, uncovered at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve.
Adding Sugar
-If you prefer a sweeter corn casserole, you can add up to 2 Tablespoons of granulated sugar to the mix, although the cornbread mix does have some sweetness to it already.
Storing Leftovers
-Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
-You can freeze this for up to three months, but it tastes best when eaten fresh.
What To Serve With Corn Casserole
- Beef Chili or Chili Mac
- Roast Chicken, Country Fried Chicken, or Fried Chicken Tenders
- Hamburger Steak, Cube Steak, or Salisbury Steak
- OR, try my Chili Cornbread Casserole (with Jiffy!)
Try These Next
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- Green Bean Casserole
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- Au Gratin Potatoes
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- Sausage Stuffing
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- Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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- Buttermilk Biscuits
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- Baked Mac and Cheese
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Paula Deen's Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 14.75 oz. creamed corn
- 15.25 oz. whole kernel sweet corn, drained
- 8.5 oz. Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Oven
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the cheddar cheese. Be sure to drain the whole kernel corn.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheddar. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Crock Pot
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the cheddar cheese. Be sure to drain the whole kernel corn first. Add it to a lightly greased Crock Pot.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4.
- Add the shredded cheddar during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Ensure the center is firm and set prior to serving. Be sure to try my Chili Cornbread Casserole recipe next, you'd love it!
Notes
Make-Ahead Method:
Method 1: Assemble and Refrigerate- Combine all ingredients except for the cheese and place in casserole dish. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to baking, then bake as outlined
- Bake covered at 350° for 50 minutes, let it cool, and refrigerate. Add the shredded cheese, cover it, and bake it at 300° for 10 minutes to warm it up. Bake again, uncovered at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve.
**An alternative method is to top the unbaked casserole with cheese right away, and bake it (covered), for 55-60 minutes. Paula's method is as described above, but I have done both ways with equal success.
Nutrition
Recipe Source: PaulaDeen
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When I take it out of oven I top with thin layer of additional sour cream then add the cheddar. The sour cream melts right in and melds the cheddar and ensures the casserole is never dry!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing Elizabeth!
This was a hit at Thanksgiving! I doubled recipe and had to cook on high in crockpot about 4.5 hours, then put cheese on. So much cheesy deliciousness according to my brother! lol
I’m so happy that you loved it Joan!! Crock pots can vary a bit in terms of how much heat they give off, but I also see that you’re at a higher altitude so that will definitely play a role in things taking longer to cook as well. Super glad that it worked out well!! 🙂
The best corn casserole recipe! *Don’t be afraid of over-bake for a firmer casserole! **Drizzle with Hot Honey and/or mix with southwest corn.
I’m so happy that you loved it Bernie, you’re right, you can control the consistency with a longer baking time! LOVE that you drizzle hot honey on top, amazing!
My sister used the 9×13 inch pan for her side dish!!! Can i use 2 loaf pans instead? How much time should I put it in the over for?
Hi Rolina, I’m not sure what the baking time would be for 2 loaf pans, I have only tested it as it’s outlined here.
Just finished our Thanksgiving lunch and this was a hit! Favorite dish for my nieces, who are quite picky! They requested I make this again at Christmas. I assembled the dish in the casserole dish the night before except for the cheese, next day took it out of the fridge, let it sit out for 2 hours, baked for 45 min, topped with cheese then baked for another 10 minutes, delicious!
Nice work Tina!! I’m so happy even the picky eaters enjoyed it! Great to hear you’ve got it on the menu for Christmas!! Thanks!!💖
I’m SOOO happy to hear that Tina! Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing your process as well!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!! It has been a thanksgiving and Christmas staple for us since 2021 as it’s super fast to throw together, can be made in the crockpot to save oven space, and is just super delicious! I now get asked to bring it wherever we go for the holidays and I always lead them to your site when people ask for the recipe. Thanks for making me a Holiday Hero ™!
I am soooo happy that this has been a reliable recipe for you Amy!! Excellent!! Everyone loves a holiday hero! Thank you so much for the review! ❤️
Hi! Could an egg be added?
Hi Stefanie, absolutely!
I need to triple the recipe but would like to do it in the crockpot. Do I literally just triple everything? And how long do you think it would take?
Hi Brandy! You would triple all of the ingredients, yes. I haven’t double or tripled it in the crock pot myself, I have a reader recommendation for doubling it, ( “3.5 hours on high to solidify in the middle and then I added the cheese to melt for like 10 more minutes.”) – I’m not sure how long tripling it would take.
Can you put it in a 2qt casserole instead of 13×9? I haven’t seen any comments about using a smaller size.
Hi Lori! You can! Just check the center and make sure it’s fully set. Since the casserole will be thicker, you may need to add more baking time. Happy Thanksgiving!
If I’m making the crockpot and want to double it, is it a longer time?
Hi Chelsea! I have not doubled this in the crock pot, but another reader indicates: “3.5 hours on high to solidify in the middle and then I added the cheese to melt for like 10 more minutes.” Enjoy, happy Thanksgiving!