Description
Corn Delight Bake brings golden kernels together in a creamy, cheesy symphony of comfort. Rich Mexican-inspired flavors dance through this hearty casserole, promising warm satisfaction with each comforting spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can cream-style corn
- 1 8.5-ounce (241 grams) box corn muffin mix
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Preparation Ingredient:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (177°C), creating an ideal environment for baking the corn casserole.
- Thoroughly coat a 2-quart baking dish with unsalted butter, ensuring a smooth release after cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend whole kernel corn (drained), cream-style corn, whisked egg, liquefied butter, tangy sour cream, and corn muffin mix until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Carefully pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown surface and a center that sets with a slight wobble.
- Verify doneness by gently pressing the center of the casserole – it should feel firm yet retain a subtle springiness when touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the corn delight to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Prep Work Matters: Thoroughly butter the casserole dish to guarantee a clean, effortless release and prevent any stubborn corn mixture from sticking.
- Mixing Magic: Blend all ingredients gently but thoroughly, ensuring no dry pockets remain for a consistent, creamy texture throughout the dish.
- Temperature Precision: Allow the corn bake to reach a golden-brown top while maintaining a soft, moist interior by carefully monitoring baking time and oven temperature.
- Doneness Indicator: Gently press the center of the bake – a slight springiness with firmness signals it’s perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
- Resting is Key: Let the corn delight cool for 10-15 minutes after baking, which helps it set and makes cutting and serving much easier.
- Versatile Side Dish: This corn bake pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a standalone comfort food that’s sure to please crowds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg