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Jiffy Corn Casserole

Name: Jiffy Corn Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained; 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn, NOT drained; 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 2 eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten; 1 (8.5 ounce) box Jiffy Corn Muffin mix; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Published: May 12, 2022 by Blair Lonergan

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Jiffy Corn Casserole is an easy side dish recipe that's ready for the oven with just 5 minutes of prep! The simple, sweet corn pudding pairs perfectly with almost any cozy family dinner. Try it with roast chicken, smoked turkey breast, grilled steak, pot roast, fried chicken, or garlic butter shrimp. It's a crowd-pleasing option for Thanksgiving and Christmas, too!

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How to Make Jiffy Corn Casserole | 1-Minute Video

Corn Casserole with Jiffy

This Jiffy corn casserole recipe comes from my mom's friend, Kathryn, who delivered a meal to our family last summer when my mom was in the hospital. I was spending hours in Charlottesville each day with Mom, so Kathryn came to help with the boys on more than one occasion. What would I have done without the love and assistance from so many friends?!

It was just a bonus that Mrs. Hodgdon also brought along delicious food whenever she came to visit (her cookies disappeared fast around here)! This corn casserole Jiffy recipe was such a hit with my family that I knew that I needed to share it with all of you. Best of all, the canned corn casserole comes together in about 5 minutes with just a few pantry staples!

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What is corn casserole?

Corn casserole may also be called "corn pudding" or "spoon bread casserole." The creamy dish is made with stewed corn, water, and a variety of thickening agents, and is popular in rural Southern communities -- especially in Appalachia (source). It's a local delicacy -- made easier with help from a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix and a can of cream corn!

Ingredients for Jiffy Corn Casserole

This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you'll need for this easy corn casserole recipe. As always, specific measurements and complete step-by-step cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.

Canned corn kernels: for little bits of whole sweet corn throughout the bread pudding.
Canned cream-style corn: a combination of whole kernel corn, as well as water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Sour cream: for a moist, tender crumb and rich flavor.
Eggs: give the casserole structure.
Jiffy Corn Muffin mix: the base of the casserole, the sweet Jiffy cornbread mix gives the pudding a cornbread-like texture, and includes the cornmeal, flour, leavening agent, and other ingredients that you'll find in a classic cornbread recipe.
Butter: a stick of melted butter adds rich flavor and keeps the casserole moist and tender. We prefer the flavor of salted butter.

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How to Make Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix

You're going to love this easy shortcut side dish, which is ready in just three simple steps!

Stir together all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until completely combined.
Pour the mixture into a 1 ½- or 2-quart pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or greased with butter.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm and enjoy!

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What to Serve with Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole

This simple side dish pairs beautifully with almost any entrée, including a holiday ham, Thanksgiving turkey, and other classic side dishes like green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Serve the warm corn casserole with any of these tasty options:

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Make Ahead

For convenience, you can make this corn casserole ahead of time. This is another great reason that this is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner! You can bake the casserole up to 2 days in advance and then reheat according to the instructions below.

Storage

Let the casserole cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Jiffy Corn Casserole

If frozen, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about 1 hour. Cover with foil and reheat in a 300°F oven just until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.

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Recipe Variations

How to double this corn casserole recipe: To serve a larger group, double all of the ingredients and bake the casserole in a 9 x 13-inch dish. Depending on the type of casserole dish that you use, you may need to increase the baking time to 50-60 minutes.
For a cheesy corn casserole, try adding about ½ cup grated cheddar cheese to the batter.
Give it a Mexican-inspired twist with grated Pepper Jack cheese, chopped green onion, diced pickled jalapenos, and a drained can of chopped green chiles.

Tips for the Best Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe

Is corn casserole supposed to be mushy? Yes! It has that "pudding" texture, so you want it to be moist on the inside. You can tell that your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set -- but still soft.
Bring the sour cream and eggs to room temperature before stirring together the ingredients. This will help everything combine easily.
Slightly cool the melted butter before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. This will prevent the hot butter from inadvertently scrambling the eggs.

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