Jiffy Corn Casserole (Easy, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing)

5-Minute Prep • Bakes to golden, scoopable comfort that pairs with everything

Stir, bake, and pull a creamy, cornbread-soft casserole from the oven that tastes like Thanksgiving, any night of the week.

Why You’ll Love It

• True 5-minute prep: dump-and-stir ingredients, then hands-off baking—perfect for Easy Corn Casserole Recipe Jiffy nights.
• Ultra creamy + spoonable: the tender “cornbread meets pudding” texture fans search for in Creamy Cornbread Casserole Jiffy.
• Flexible: make it cheesy, “soufflé-light,” or extra corn-forward—covers Jiffy Corn Casserole With Cheese and Jiffy Corn Souffle Recipe.
• Holiday-ready or weeknight-easy: scales for potlucks yet fits small pans for everyday Easy Baked Corn Recipe dinners.

Ingredients (Notes Only)

Base (Jiffy classic):

• 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix (8.5 oz) — the key to classic Jiffy Baked Corn Casserole flavor.
• 1 can creamed corn (14.75–15 oz) — brings custardy moisture.
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (15 oz) — sweet bites throughout.
• Sour cream (1 cup) — richness; swap Greek yogurt for lighter.
• Unsalted butter, melted (½ cup) — buttery edges and flavor.
• Eggs (0–2) — optional. 0 eggs = denser scoop; 2 eggs = lighter “soufflé.”
• Fine salt + black pepper — season the sweetness.

Cheesy upgrade (optional):

• Shredded sharp cheddar (1 cup) — fold in for Jiffy Corn Casserole With Cheese; Monterey Jack for extra melt.

Flavor boosters (optional):

• Chopped scallions or chives, smoked paprika, minced jalapeño, or a pinch of cayenne.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Prep oven & pan: Heat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2–2.5 qt casserole or 9×9-inch pan.
2. Mix wet: In a large bowl whisk sour cream, melted butter, and eggs (if using) until smooth.
3. Add corn: Stir in creamed corn and drained whole corn.
4. Fold in dry: Sprinkle in Jiffy mix, salt, and pepper; fold just until combined (batter will be thick).
5. Cheese option: Fold in 1 cup cheddar for the “with cheese” version.
6. Bake: Spread into pan; bake 45–55 minutes (9×9) or 50–60 minutes (2.5-qt).
7. Doneness cues: Top should be golden with set edges and a slightly soft center that no longer looks wet. A toothpick near edge comes out clean.
8. Rest & serve: Cool 10 minutes for clean scoops; garnish with chives.

Pro Tips

• No curdle butter: Let melted butter cool 3–4 minutes before mixing with sour cream/eggs.
• Avoid dryness: Don’t overbake; pull when center is just set with a soft jiggle.
• Crispier top: Move to top rack for the last 5–10 minutes.
• Doubled batch: Use a 9×13-inch pan; bake 50–65 minutes.
• Soufflé lift: Use 2 eggs and rest batter 5 minutes before baking.

Variations (Mapped to Interests)

• With Cheese (extra melty): Fold in 1–1½ cups cheddar + ¼ cup grated Parmesan. (Jiffy Corn Casserole With Cheese)
• Soufflé-Style: Add 2 eggs and ¼ tsp baking powder for even lighter crumb. (Jiffy Corn Souffle Recipe)
• Jalapeño-Cheddar: 1–2 minced jalapeños + 1 cup cheddar.
• Bacon-Scallion: ½ cup crisp bacon bits + sliced scallions.
• Lighter swap: Use Greek yogurt for half or all of the sour cream; reduce butter to 6 Tbsp.

How to Serve

Pair with roasted turkey, BBQ chicken, chili, or grilled steaks. Build a cozy spread with these reader favorites: Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole, Chicken and Stuffing Casserole, and Chicken Fajita Casserole for a full casserole bar.

Make Ahead & Storage

• Make ahead (24–48 hrs): Mix, cover, and refrigerate unbaked batter. Rest at room temp 20–30 min, then bake; add 5–10 min to time.
• Fridge: Cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Freeze baked, cooled squares up to 2 months; thaw overnight.
• Reheat: 325°F covered 15–20 min (whole pan) or microwave slices 45–60 sec.

FAQs

Can I make it without sour cream?
Yes. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for similar moisture and tang.

No creamed corn on hand?
Blend ½ of the drained corn with ¼ cup milk + 1 tsp sugar to fake creamed corn.

How do I keep it from being runny?
Drain whole corn well, bake until edges set, and rest 10 minutes before scooping.

Can I cook it in a slow cooker?
Yes—see Alternate Methods below for exact timing.

Simple Nutrition (Estimate per 1 of 8 servings)

Calories: 330 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 34g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 520mg
Nutrition is an estimate and varies with brands and add-ins.