Cream Cheese Corn Casserole Without Jiffy Made From Scratch

Cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese is made from scratch without using jiffy cornbread mix or sour cream using frozen corn kernels and cream cheese!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy corn casserole, corn casserole with cream cheese, corn casserole without creamed corn, cream cheese corn casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 357kcal

Author PA

Ingredients

12 oz frozen corn kernels or fresh corn kernels
8 oz cream cheese softened
¼ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon ground black pepper or black pepper powder
salt adjust to taste
½ cup shredded cheese sharp cheddar or Mexican blend works well

for topping the casserole

1 cup shredded cheese sharp cheddar works the best
1 teaspoon ground black pepper or black pepper powder, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, place the softened cream cheese.
Using a fork, you can break the softened cheese very well and then mix well using a spoon.
Also add the milk and melted butter, mix well using a spoon to form a mixture. If some of the cream cheese mixture is not smooth, it is totally fine. You just need to mix the ingredients together, it doesn't have to form a very smooth mixture.
Add salt and one teaspoon of black pepper, mix well to combine.
Add the frozen corn kernels and also the ½ cup of shredded cheese, mix well to combine evenly with the cream cheese mixture.
Prepare a casserole or baking pan (8 by 8 square pan works well) by greasing with a little olive oil, and transfer the prepared corn cream cheese mixture to the baking pan.
You can use a spoon to press the mixture gently to the pan so it is evenly spread.
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
Once this is baked, carefully take the pan out and add the one cup of shredded cheese on the top evenly across the pan. Also sprinkle the one teaspoon of black pepper for topping, evenly (if you are using it).
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
Place the baking pan back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes so the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown in color!
Once the baking is done, immediately transfer the corn casserole from the hot oven, allow it to cool down slightly, enjoy it as a delicious cheesy corn side dish with dinner, lunch or any holiday meal or everyday meal as you like!

Notes

Can you add jalapeno peppers to corn cream cheese casserole?

You may add about 2 tablespoons (or according to your preference) with the cheese corn mixture and use another one tablespoon to top the casserole.

You can slice the jalapenos and add to the casserole when you prepare the mixture.

If you do not want it very spicy, you may remove the seeds easily before slicing the peppers in rounds.

You may keep the black pepper powder or reduce the amount of it, or totally skip it if you decide to add the jalapeno peppers or diced chile peppers, to adjust the level of spiciness.

If you use canned peppers, make sure to drain any liquids before adding the peppers to the casserole.

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