Corn casserole recipe with jiffy cornbread mix and cream cheese

This simple Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese recipe is perfect for family gatherings and days you need a quick side dish!

Even though my kids are all grown family is still my number one priority. With my divorce Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays and traditions look different and this new season has brought both healing and brokenness.

I’ve always believed gathering around the table for a home cooked meal was a priority. I miss those days when my table was full, whether I made a family favorite or we ordered pizza.

My love for Jiffy Cornbread mixes is no secret! For years the number one post on my blog was my Jiffy Cornbread with creamed corn! With 350+ comments on ways to add to my basic recipe, I knew my readers truly loved it!

But I wanted a solid recipe for our traditional Thanksgiving dinner that I knew would be a hit. This Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese recipe is seriously to die for!

Is this Jiffy corn casserole recipe the same thing as corn pudding?

I realize that many people call this recipe corn pudding rather than cheesy corn casserole. Corn casserole is a holiday staple in the Southern and Midwestern United States, but it is less common dish in the rest of the world.

Basically these are two words for the same basic dish. I think of creamy corn casserole with a firmer texture and corn pudding as softer. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what you call it, this recipe is delish!

Substitutions or Additions

The one thing about a simple family recipe like this one is you can easily substitute or add on ingredients your specific family enjoys.

Sprinkle a little bit of chopped green onion on top for flavor and and prettiness.

If you don’t have canned corn just use frozen. I would thaw ahead of time and then dry with a paper towel so the corn doesn’t add too much liquid.

If you only have one type of corn just use two cans of it!

Have a sweet tooth like me? Just sprinkle a little sugar into the mixture and it’ll taste more like a dessert!

You can always mix it up with the cheese. If you like it spicy try a pepper jack cheese. If you want it a little more mild use a mild cheddar or even shredded provolone or Swiss. For a little more spice add green chiles or even jalapeños.

If you don’t have sour cream on hand you can substitute cream cheese for a thicker and tangier taste.

Top Tips

You can assemble this recipe ahead of time (perfect for a holiday meal!) and just cook in the baking dish right before serving.

Stock up on Jiffy Cornbread Mix when they’re on sale and keep on hand for this recipe and my favorite Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn.

Ingredients

• melted butter (unsalted if you prefer)
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• canned corn 
• canned cream corn
• egg
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• sour cream

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the butter and pour into large casserole dish. (I skip dirtying a medium bowl and pour it straight into the 9×13 dish.)

Add the Jiffy cornbread mix to dish.

Pour in the cream-style corn and the whole kernel corn.

Add one egg.

Sprinkle half the cheddar cheese (1 cup).

Whisk or stir until everything is combined.

Dollop the sour cream evenly over the top.

Then gently drag a knife through the mixture to swirl together.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the middle is set completely. Serve warm!

Storage

One note you’ll want to remember: refrigerate after making and store in an airtight container! I kinda forgot this and we ate on it a couple days. Nobody got sick but I wouldn’t chance it since there’s dairy in it!

I’ve also rounded up some more of the best corn bread recipes from across the web. Click on the link below for more inspiration!

30+ Cornbread Recipes (Classic to Gourmet)

More Easy Dinner Sides

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• Watergate Salad
• 7 Layer Taco Dip
• Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
• Easy Fruit Salad
• Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese Printable Recipe and Video

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This simple Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheese recipe is perfect for family gatherings and days you need a quick side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Jiffy Corn Bread, Side dish

Servings 12 servings

• 1 casserole or serving dish

• ½ cup butter melted
• 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• 1 can corn not drained
• 1 can creamed corn not drained
• 1 egg
• 8 oz cheddar cheese (about 2 cups) shredded
• ½ cup sour cream

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• In a large casserole dish, add the melted butter, Jiffy mix, both cans of corn, egg and half the cheddar cheese (1 cup). Mix until everything is combined.

• Dollop the sour cream evenly over the top. Then gently drag a knife through the mixture to swirl together.

• Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the middle is set completely. Serve warm!

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (or freeze for up to 3 months.)