This Paula Deen corn casserole recipe is one of my family’s favorite side dishes EVER! It’s perfect when you need sweet-savory sides, and you know the Queen of Comfort Food won’t let you down!
What I Love About This Recipe
Who doesn’t love a recipe that only requires 6 ingredients and whips together in a mere matter of minutes! It’s one of those amazing dump-and-go recipes that the simplicity of prep belies its delicious flavor. It’s perfect to making ahead of time and it’s an absolute requirement at every holiday spread and simple barbecue alike! Oh-so-creamy. Oh-so-flavor-packed. This casserole recipe is one EVERYONE will devour.
If you love corn casserole as much as we do? Check out my old-fashioned corn pudding! And don’t forget to include Paula Deen Mac and Cheese in your spread! You won’t regret it!!
Let’s cook this!
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Paula Deen Corn Casserole Video Tutorial
Recipe Notes
This recipe is a quicker route to the corn casserole pioneer woman makes which is made from fresh corn. That means this is the perfect filling side dish you can prepare during weeknight!
This contains all the ingredients to put someone in a better mood. But how does it all come together? Read on!
- Corn Muffin Mix: This box mix is simply used as an ingredient. You do not prepare it or added any other ingredient. Simply add the dry contents of the box as an ingredient!
- Cheese: If you’re in the “you can’t have too much cheese” camp, go ahead and add more cheese to the mixture and heck, why not throw a little more on top. And get a little adventurous — I love throwing some smoked gouda into my casserole!
- Creamed Corn: We use a can of creamed and a can of whole corn in this recipe. What’s the difference? Creamed corn comes with half its kernels pureed into a creamy sauce. It’s part of what makes this casserole so ooey gooey!
How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge?
Thanks to the addition of the boxed muffin mix, I treat this Paula Deen corn casserole recipe as I would cornbread.
Keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days! I personally love how it tastes a little chilled, but you can always reheat it in the microwave or toaster oven.
Can You Freeze This?
Yes, but you’ll want to do it after it’s already been baked. You can freeze this Paula Deen corn casserole recipe in its entirety, or portion out your leftovers.
Make sure your corn casserole is thoroughly chilled, then either wrap it in the casserole dish or portion it out. You’ll get about three months out of it in the freezer!
To thaw, let it rest in the fridge overnight — or reheat your individual portion in the microwave straight from the freezer!
Make Ahead Tips
If you’re a regular reader, you know we love making ahead!
Mix all the ingredients (leave out the cheese) and put them into the pan. Cover tightly and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. I’d say make it no more than 48 hours in advance, 24 is even better!
If you want to save even more time, you can mix your ingredients right in the pan. Save a bowl!
Serving Recommendations
There is nothing — nothing! — that this Paula Deen corn casserole recipe doesn’t go with!
Crock Pot Pork Chops? Cooking it will make your whole house smell yummy, then just ladle up a scoop of corn casserole alongside it for a fluffy, sweet balance of flavor. Spices love sweet so try pairing with our chicken lazone with this so your tastebuds will rejoice.
See? There’s nothing corn casserole can’t do!
Recipe Variations
Now, let’s see what fun we can get into!
- Make your own corn muffin mix. If you want to make corn casserole without jiffy, make your own, by mixing: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and oil! (Check this recipe)
- Add cream cheese. Make corn casserole with cream cheese by cutting the sour cream in half and adding 4 ounces of cream cheese.
More Veggie Side Dishes
Want more veggie sides that are good all year long? Here are some must-haves!
Paula Deen Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14.75 -ounce) can creamed-style corn
- 1 (8 -ounce) Box corn muffin mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 to 1 ½ cups cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the can of whole kernel corn, creamed corn, corn mix (just the dry ingredients from the box), sour cream, and butter and stir together until well combined.
- Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle top with shredded Cheddar. Return to oven and continue to bake until the cheese is melted about 5-10 minutes.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes then serve warm.
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Source: The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook
Made it for Easter, everyone enjoyed it
Hi, Cheryl! Thank you for updating us! I’m so happy it was a hit 🙂
Hi!! I made this today & substituted the sour cream with whole milk plain Greek yogurt . Also used Gluten-free cornbread mix … A TOTAL HIT TY 😃
Wow, that’s awesome, Val! Thank you for sharing your tweaks 🙂
I have made this for years but I use Krusteaz Honey Cornbread mix. It is amazing. Just enough sweetness, however, i bake it in a 9X9 or and 8X8 pan unless you double the recipe
Hi, Terri! Thanks for sharing your version. I learned something. 🙂
This recipe is older then Paula Dean. My grandmother made this and I am 73.
Wow! I didn’t know that, Cindy! Thanks for sharing that!!
Made this last night and it was delicious! However the casserole was about 1/2 ” thick. I used a 9 x 13 pan. I thought I would double next time but I reviewed past comments and I see you suggest avoiding that. What did I do wrong with this very simple recipe as we LOVED the flavor?
Hi Kim. Not sure you did anything wrong. It’s not a real thick casserole.
I just use a smaller deeper casserole dish and it comes out perfect.
Hello, can I do this recipe in the crockpot? TIA
Hi, Penny. I haven’t tried making this in a crockpot. I do have Crockpot Creamed Corn if you would like it.
https://www.gonnawantseconds.com/crock-pot-creamed-corn/
Thank you!
It is so easy to make! I agree if you double the recipe use 2 pans. This is a hit!!
It’s a keeper! My husband gave it big kudos! He loves his Southern food and it was a hit! You can modify it if you want, but why change something that they are raving about!
Hi, Sharon! That’s fantastic! So happy you and husband loved this 🙂
Can I add little bit of chopped jalapeno
Absolutely! It would be delicious, Louise <3
I do not want to add the cheese, so would I just bake it for 55 minutes?
Hi Nancy, yes.
If I don’t add the cheese, do I bake for 55 minutes?
I am planning to make this recipe. I am very excited to try.
Can I make it one day before? Any specific instruction?
Thanks.
Hi Mimi. Mix all the ingredients (leave out the cheese) and put them into the pan. Cover tightly and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. I’d say make it no more than 48 hours in advance, 24 is even better!
Hello! Can I double this recipe in one pan or should I make 2 separate pans?
Hi, Andrea! I haven’t tried doubling it in one pan. I suggest making this in two separate pans. Thank you <3
Like so many others, I added the egg and milk to the corn muffin mix because the directions said PREPARED. It wasn’t until after reading the comments that I realized I had done it wrong. It still turned out delicious, and I really enjoy the sweetness of the dish. I’ll make it again without the egg and milk. Great recipe!
Angela, I’m so sorry for all the confusion. I’ve updated the post.
I made this for Thanksgiving. Great recipe, everyone in my family loved it. Thank you for sharing this.
Very good but I used carrots instead of corn. Just kidding! I hate when people modify a recipe and then review it. Drives me nuts. I folliwed exactly and cane out great!
Yay! So happy to hear you like it, Jay! 😀
No Eggs at all? The original recipe had eggs (2). Thank u
Hi Donna. This is a different variation 🙂
So filling!
What if you don’t have corn muffin mix , what can you substitute for the mix
Hi Rita! Gosh, well since it’s an integral ingredient in this recipe, I don’t think there is a substitution. Maybe you’d prefer my Sweet Corn Casserole instead. It doesn’t have corn muffin mix as an ingredient and it’s super delish! We make it ALL the time.
It says to prepare corn muffin mix. So I cook it like it says on the box then mix in with the casserole
Hi Don! I’m sorry my wording has caused so much confusion!!! I’ve taken out the word “prepared” from the post. No, do not add the ingredients called for on the box, it is simply used as an ingredient straight from the box!
Awesome and delicious and easy. I added jalapeños. My whole family loves it. Have made it several times. I made it with smoked pulled pork and potato salad. Doesn’t get any better !!!
Hi, K! Glad to hear you and your fam loved it! <3
What is the best way to reheat this?
Cover tightly with foil and heat in a low oven.
I accidentally added the egg and the milk as directed on the box ? hope it turns out