Corn Casserole
I got this recipe from a coworker at Delta Air Lines back in the 1980s. I make it every holiday and take it to potlucks.
I got this recipe from a coworker at Delta Air Lines back in the 1980s. I make it every holiday and take it to potlucks.
- Carbohydrate 33.1718725007765 g
- Cholesterol 80.1688250071089 mg
- Fat 18.1985075021873 g
- Fiber 2.16964005661011 g
- Protein 5.6335900005359 g
- Saturated Fat 9.95112420136162 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (168g)
- Sodium 542.542625007473 mg
- Sugar 31.0022324441664 g
- Trans Fat 1.34264565011265 g
- Calories 306 calories
Step-by-step
- Stir all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Pour into an 8 x 8 inch or 9 x 9 inch baking pan.
- Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Budget-friendly pantry staples often demand careful management of moisture content to prevent structural failure. Skeptical cooks frequently watch this exact formula turn into a dense, soggy pudding rather than a cohesive bake. Whole kernel corn introduces significant surface water, which must be thoroughly drained through a mesh strainer before mixing to maintain the correct fat-to-liquid ratio from the butter and sour cream.
Fresh Versus Preserved Components
Canned whole kernel corn provides a uniform pop, yet fresh corn cut straight from the cob during summer offers superior crispness and natural starch. Substituting frozen corn requires a preliminary thaw and pressing through paper towels, otherwise excess ice crystals release during baking and dilute the muffin mix binders. Creamed corn supplies the necessary starch suspension, so do not attempt to substitute it with puréed whole kernels unless additional flour and baking powder are introduced to compensate for the missing thickeners.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the center reaches a set consistency and edges pull slightly from the pan.
- Allow the dish to rest for fifteen minutes post-oven to let internal starches firm up before slicing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days, reheating individual portions gently.
