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    Sweetcorn Bake (Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese)

    Published: Sep 20, 2020 · Modified: Jan 18, 2021 by Sally · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    I love this sweetcorn bake - also known as corn casserole with cream cheese in my house! Lots of sweet corn and creamy cheese nestled inside moist cornbread and baked to a golden brown!

    Cornbread casserole right out of the oven

    Great for any weeknight dinner alongside your favorite meat or beans. Also excellent for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Just adds a special comfort-food touch.

    It's almost like dressing or stuffing, so you could use it in place or (or along with).

    If you love corn and cheesy dishes, then this recipe is for you!

    Casserole with corn on plate fresh from oven

    What You'll Need

    ½ cup butter

    2 large eggs

    4 ounces cream cheese, softened

    2 cups cornmeal

    ¼ cup flour

    1 Tablespoon baking powder

    ¾ teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon dry basil (or 1 Tablespoon fresh)

    1 teaspoon paprika

    2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

    1 cup chicken broth or stock

    1-½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (I like to use extra sharp for more flavor)

    Sweetcorn casserole on white plate with fork

    How to Make Corn Casserole

    First, you will preheat your oven to 350. While the oven is preheating, add your butter to a 9 x 9 pan and stick it in the oven so the butter melts and also coats the pan (double duty).

    Next, you will beat your eggs in a medium size bowl along with the cream cheese.

    Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl - corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, basil, and paprika.

    Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and blend with fork or whisk until incorporated. Add broth, corn, and 1 cup of the cheese and combine.

    Pour in melted butter from pan and mix in. Add batter to pan and return pan to oven.

    Cook for 35 minutes uncovered. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more or until nicely melted and browned.

    Corn casserole fresh from the oven

    Tips

    At each step, especially once adding the dry ingredients to the wet, be sure not to over mix. But you want all the ingredients to be well incorporated. Any time you use baking powder or other rising agents, there's a chance for the bread to be less tender.

    Using a fork or whisk is helpful with this, as you can get all the ingredients well mixed without beating the batter to death. Plus, it's easier to get out any lumps that are hanging around.

    If using canned corn, be sure to drain thoroughly, as you don't want extra liquid from the can messing up the recipe.

    For the cheese, you can use any type of cheddar, but I prefer either sharp or extra sharp (adds more flavor). You can also use pepper Jack, Monterrey Jack, or Swiss - or a combination - according to your preferences.

    Other additions can include jalapeno peppers, bell peppers, or green onions or shallots. Just be sure to chop them fine before adding so they don't end up a large crunchy blob in your casserole.

    I hope you love this Sweetcorn Bake as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below!

    Baked cornbread casserole on plate

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    Cornbread casserole right out of the oven

    Sweetcorn Bake (Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese)

    I love this sweetcorn bake - also known as corn casserole with cream cheese in my house! Lots of sweet corn and creamy cheese nestled inside moist cornbread and baked to a golden brown!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 538kcal
    Author: Sally

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • 2 cups cornmeal
    • ¼ cup flour (all purpose)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon basil , dry (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 cups corn , fresh, frozen or canned and drained
    • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
    • 1-½ cups cheddar cheese , shredded, divided (sharp or extra sharp preferred)
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    Instructions

    • First, you will preheat your oven to 350.
    • While the oven is preheating, add your butter to a 9 x 9 pan and stick it in the oven so the butter melts and also coats the pan.
    • Next, you will beat your eggs in a medium size bowl along with the cream cheese.
    • Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl - corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, basil, and paprika.
    • Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and blend with fork or whisk until incorporated.
    • Add broth, corn, and 1 cup of the cheese and combine.
    • Pour in melted butter from pan and mix in. Add batter to pan and return pan to oven.
    • Cook for 35 minutes uncovered.
    • Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more or until nicely melted and browned.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1252IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Nancy L Lund says

      April 11, 2024 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      Hi Sally. Today I made the sweetcorn bake (Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese) and we absolutely loved it. I made a few changes since I used what I had on hand and had to adjust for spiciness due to my husband's delicate stomach. I used 1 box of Jiffy corn mix, added the melted butter, eggs, softened cream cheese, frozen corn (I sauteed the corn in a skillet in a small amount of avocado oil before stirring it in). I used 1/2 cup chicken broth (I just put a bouillon cube in some boiling water to make the "broth") then stirred in 1/4 cup milk to make it creamy, then add the shredded cheddar and only half a can of mild diced green chiles. I baked it at 350 degrees until a knife inserted in the center came out clean. Chose not to add Paprika. Might be too spicy for my husband. Just want to thank you for this amazing recipe. 2 thumbs up way up as they say. I'll be making this often. Husband loved it too. He put butter and honey on his. I ate mine plain. YUM

      Reply
      • Sally says

        April 12, 2024 at 5:14 am

        Thank you for your detailed feedback, Nancy! So glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe!

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    I'm Sally, and I love great food! Whole foods, specifically, and savory, yummy eats! I love using spices and trying new combinations - in fact, I consider it an art form, as I smell and taste my way through each dish.

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