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This Jiffy corn casserole recipe is part cornbread, and part corn pudding. It’s a classic easy side dish recipe that’s delicious any time of year, but it’s especially wonderful at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This recipe for Jiffy corn casserole is perfect for the holiday season, however, my family loves this recipe any time of year! While I firmly believe this is a dish that can be enjoyed year-round, my love for this easy corn casserole recipe began at Thanksgiving. Many years ago, when I first started going to Thanksgiving dinners hosted by my husband’s family, they served a dish called corn pudding. It was always a challenge getting the mixture done in the middle, without burning it along the edges. There were many years that we never got the middle all the way cooked!

Somewhere along the line, my husband’s aunt got tired of the corn pudding drama every year, and started making the Jiffy mix version featured below. This change in recipes made Thanksgiving day so much easier. This is really the perfect side dish to any dinner, and it tastes amazing.

Why This Recipe Works

  • With just 6 pantry staples, and 6 steps, it’s so quick and easy to make.
  • It bakes evenly every time, even when the recipe is doubled.
  • Everyone likes it!
  • Anyone can make it…and it’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
  • It’s a little bit sweet, and a little bit savory. The perfect combination!

Is corn casserole the same as corn pudding?

Yes! The recipes will vary, but they are basically the same thing. Corn pudding casserole has more ingredients, and is often referred to as “made from scratch.” My mom used to call this recipe scalloped corn, and I’ve also heard it referred to as spoon bread.

Ingredients

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: comes in a little box that costs less than $1.00!
  • Canned creamed corn: adds moisture so your corn casserole isn’t dry.
  • Canned whole kernel corn: make sure to drain the corn before adding to the mixture.
  • Sour cream: adds a creamy texture.
  • Butter: adds richness and structure.
  • Eggs: binds the mixture together to form the casserole.

Substitutes

  • The sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt. It will have a stronger taste, but it will give you the same texture along with some extra protein.
  • Fresh sweet corn can be substituted for the whole kernel corn. Cook the ears of corn first, then cut the kernels off the cobs. Replace only the whole kernel corn. The creamed corn adds necessary moistness so your corn pudding isn’t too dry.
  • You can use an equal amount of Mexicorn in place of the whole kernel corn. Mexicorn is simply canned corn with green and red bell peppers.

Gluten-Free Corn Casserole

You can swap out the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix with approximately the same amount (8.5 oz.) of any gluten-free cornbread mix. Some name brands are Martha White, Simple Truth from Kroger, and King Arthur.

How to Make

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the eggs in a large mixing bowl and whip slightly with a fork.
  • Add melted butter, sour cream, and both cans of corn. Whisk together until well combined. Make sure to drain the whole kernel corn first.
  • Add Jiffy Corn Muffin mix. Stir until it’s everything is completely mixed together.
  • Pour into buttered 8×8 inch casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
  • When done, top will be golden and edges will be slightly cracked. Middle should be firm to the touch. (Not jiggly.)

Tips for Perfect Corn Casserole

  • Bake in a flat pie plate or square pan: when I make a single recipe, I use an 8×8 baking dish, or my favorite pie plate. Using a flatter vessel helps the casserole bake more evenly. When I need a double recipe, like on Thanksgiving, it works best to use a 9 x 13 oblong pan. It’s imperative to use the correct-sized pan so that it doesn’t burn on the outside, and stay mushy in the middle.
  • Serve like cornbread: if baked in a square (8 x 8) or oblong (9 x 13) pan, the casserole can be cut into squares, and served like cornbread. It’s delicious with chili or any kind of hearty soup. Just as with regular cornbread, it’s delicious with a little honey drizzled on top. This recipe can also be baked in a 10 inch cast iron skillet.
  • How to reheat: if you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat: use the oven. Place the corn casserole on a large piece of foil, fold up, and seal. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.Don’t reheat the casserole in the baking dish. The bits of casserole left on the dish will burn and stick to the pan. It’s a bear to clean!

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Variations

  • Add cheese: stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese when all the other ingredients are mixed together. It’s a great way to add a little more flavor.
  • Add 1/2 cup finely diced red or green bell pepper.
  • Add 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion.
  • Add chopped green chiles to taste.
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Frequently Asked Questions

This casserole makes a wonderful make-ahead side dish! Mix it up and place the batter in the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 48 hours. Let it sit out and come to room temperature before baking.

Yes! Most of the time, we make a double recipe. Prepare it exactly the same way, but bake the casserole in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Depending on your oven, the cook time may need to be adjusted. Watch it at the end. The corn casserole is done when it’s golden around the edges, and the top begins to crack.

No…it actually doesn’t. After being in the freezer, the texture changes, and the taste is diminished.

Yes! Cook the mixture on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. Please watch it closely because all slow cookers cook at different speeds. If you double the recipe, you will need to add extra time. I have used a Crock Pot just twice, and really prefer how it tastes when baked in the oven.

This recipe goes well with pot roast, or baked chicken.

We usually serve buffet style, so I add a big spoon, and everyone takes what they want. It’s also easy to serve in squares if you want to control the size of the helpings. Let it cool at least 10 minutes before slicing.

More Side Dish Recipes

  • Fresh Vegetable Gratin
  • Classic Delmonico Potatoes
  • Oven Roasted Vegetable Medley
  • Basic Baked Beans Recipe
  • Homemade Crockpot Applesauce

Making a change to your Thanksgiving menu can be nerve wracking…but if you decide to try out this Jiffy corn casserole recipe, I promise you won’t be sorry!

Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe

This Jiffy corn casserole recipe is part cornbread, and part corn pudding. It's a classic family recipe that's delicious any time of year, but it's especially wonderful at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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4.71 from 131 votes

Servings: 6 people

Author: Ann Drake

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 1 15.25 oz. can of regular kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 15.25 oz. can of creamed corn
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Put the eggs in a large mixing bowl and whip slightly with a fork.

  • Add melted butter, sour cream, and both cans of corn. Whisk together until well combined. Make sure to drain the whole kernel corn first.

  • Add Jiffy Corn Muffin mix. Stir until it's everything is completely mixed together.

  • Pour into buttered 8×8 inch casserole dish.

  • Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.

  • When done, top will be golden and edges will be slightly cracked. Middle should be firm to the touch. (Not jiggly.)

Notes

This recipe as written bakes in an 8×8 inch pan. It can easily be doubled, and still cooks evenly. We use a double recipe every Thanksgiving. A double recipe should be baked in a 9×13 inch pan and will take 1 to 1 1/2 hours to bake.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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FAQs

What to do if you added too much milk to Jiffy cornbread mix? ›

If you have accidentally added too much milk to your Jiffy cornbread mix, the solution would primarily be to balance it out with an equal amount of dry ingredients. If you have additional mix, you can add more to the batter.

What is the difference between corn casserole and cornbread? ›

Corn casserole is a dish that mixes cornbread with whole kernel corn, sour cream, butter, and cheese, along with some creamed corn to form a new dish that has cornbread as its base. This is a Southern favorite that makes an excellent side dish, particularly during the holidays.

Why is my corn casserole runny? ›

If your corn casserole is runny, it could be because of the extra moisture that was in your corn kernels. If you want to try baking it longer to see if it thickens, make sure to cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, not to burn the top.

How do you know when corn casserole is done? ›

You can tell your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set and doesn't jiggle. *Once it's done, I like to turn my oven off and crack open the oven door and leave it in there for about 5 to 7 more minutes.

What happens if you use water instead of milk in Jiffy cornbread mix? ›

You can substitute water for milk on a one to one basis in your recipe. It won't be quite as rich, but it will be cornbread. There are plenty of recipes for hot water cornbread. The batter is made with cornmeal, salt, sugar, and boiling water.

What does adding an extra egg to cornbread do? ›

Eggs are responsible for giving baked goods structure, which means the amount you use directly affects the resulting texture. Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery.

What did cornbread used to be called? ›

The name came from the Algonquin word apan, meaning "baked." The Narragansett word for cornbread, nokechick, became no-cake and then hoe-cake. Because cornbread traveled well, some began calling it journey cake, which evolved into the name Johnny cake. But whatever it was called, it was all cornbread.

What is the difference between Yankee cornbread and Southern cornbread? ›

The thing that distinguishes Southern cornbread from, say Yankee cornbread, or any other cornbread one is likely to eat outside of the southern states, is that it is savory, not sweet, and it is made mostly with cornmeal.

What does a pone of cornbread mean? ›

The term "pone" most likely entered English from Native American language terms like apan, oppone or supawn, meaning baked, possibly related to earlier ash cakes baked in hot coals. A "corn pone" is usually a small round loaf of cornbread, about the size of a biscuit, traditionally baked in a round cast iron skillet.

How do I make my casserole thicker? ›

Make a cornstarch slurry for a fast and easy thickener.

Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness. Then, let the casserole finish baking.

What does cornstarch do in a casserole? ›

Use as a Thickening Agent

Here's how it works: when cornstarch is added to a recipe, the starch molecules work to absorb water and thicken the mixture. When heated, those molecules swell and consume even more of the liquid in the recipe.

How to fix a runny casserole? ›

10 Tips To Fix Or Prevent Watery Casseroles
  1. Prep Vegetables Ahead Of Time. Vegetables boiling on a stove - Solstock/Getty Images. ...
  2. Add A Starch. ...
  3. Experiment With Pasta Or Grains. ...
  4. Take The Lid Off. ...
  5. Drain Fat From Meat. ...
  6. Choose A Dry Or Low-Fat Cheese. ...
  7. Sprinkle Seeds Into Your Bake. ...
  8. Remove Excess Liquid.
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Is corn casserole good the next day? ›

Storage. This cream Corn Casserole recipe is so moist, the leftovers stay perfectly tender for days! To store, let casserole cool to room temperature, cover a couple times in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

What happens if I put too much milk in my muffin mix? ›

Too much milk, especially if you're using paper-lined baking cups, and not baking them long enough will give you muffins that are too moist. Be sure to measure ingredients carefully.

What to do if cornbread batter is too thick? ›

The consistency of the batter should be a bit like pancake batter—a little on the thin side. Thick batter can result in dry texture and cornbread that crumbles easily after baking. If you feel your batter is too thick, simply add a splash of extra milk.

Can you fix Jiffy cornbread without milk? ›

“JIFFY” mixes can also be prepared with water or plant-based milk alternatives like soy, almond or coconut milk. Pineapple or orange juice may be substituted for flavor variation in the corn and fruit muffins.

What happens if you over mix cornbread batter? ›

Avoid over-mixing the batter.

Cornbread batter should still be lumpy when you put it in the oven. If you are mixing it until it's smooth like cake batter, that could be the cause of your crumbly cornbread!

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