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Corn casserole recipe.

Corn Casserole

Carmyn Suzor
Ditch the Jiffy mix and whip up this easy, made-from-scratch corn casserole recipe for the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish! It's rich and cheesy with a touch of sweetness, all topped off with crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 16 oz bacon cooked and chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion white or yellow, finely diced
  • cup flour
  • cup fine corn meal
  • ¼ cup sugar (2 tablespoons for a less sweet option)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 recipe condensed cream of chicken soup or one can of store-bought
  • 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn well drained
  • 1 15 oz can creamed corn
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool. Drain most of the bacon fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the pan. You may need to cook the bacon in batches.
  • Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and set to the side. Roughly chop the bacon and set to the side.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, eggs, and butter.
  • To the same bowl, fold in the onion and garlic mixture, 1 cup of cheese, corn, creamed corn, and about half of the cooked bacon. Add the flour mixture to the the corn mixture and combine until fully incorporated.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly using a spatula.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Top with the rest of the cheese, and then the rest of the bacon and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 46g