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This 5 ingredient cornbread casserole can be prepped and ready to go in the oven in less than five minutes. It’s packed with sweet corn and fluffy cornbread and tastes amazing! You can make this side dish for the holidays with your favorite chili or any weeknight dinner.

The top view of corn casserole.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to Make: This recipe is so simple to make. It uses five basic ingredients that are ready made. Your kids can help you with this one!
  • Budget Friendly: The ingredient list is small and cost effective. Make this along side my favorite chili recipe, which is also budget friendly!
  • Time-Saving: This recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep time and then its bakes for 45 minutes! It’s perfect for busy week nights or an holiday feast!

Ingredients in Baked Corn Casserole

This 5 ingredient corn casserole’s ingredient list is short and sweet! But don’t let that fool you. It is packed with delicious flavor! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

  • Corn Muffin Mix:ย This is the most important ingredient in your casserole. Don’t leave it out! Jiffy mix is my favorite!
  • Whole Kernel Corn: Make sure to drain your can of whole kernel corn.
  • Creamed Corn: You don’t want to drain this corn.
  • Sour Cream: This adds a creaminess to the texture and binds everything together.
  • Butter: I use unsalted butter in this recipe.

What if my Casserole is Dry?

If you find it has trouble binding together or it’s too crumbly for you, add in 2 large eggs to help it all stay together.

How to Make 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

With a creamy texture on the inside and the perfect golden crust on the outside, this is the best quick casserole for any occasion!

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine: In a large bowl, add the corn muffin mix, corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir together until combined, then pour into the prepared pan.ย 
  3. Bake and Serve: Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm and enjoy!
5 ingredient Corn Casserole ingredients in a bowl.

Can I Double this Easy Corn Casserole Recipe?

Yes! You can double this recipe if you are serving dinner to a large crowd. Double the ingredients and place them in a 9×13 pan. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55-65 minutes. Add additional time if needed until the top is golden brown.

Variations for 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

Here are a few ways to change up this 5 ingredient corn casserole!

  • Add some Heat: For a bit of spice, add a 4-ounce jar of chopped chilis and two teaspoons of cumin.
  • Make it a Jalapeno Popper Corn Casserole: Add cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeรฑos, and small dots of cream cheese for a jalapeรฑo popper version.
  • Bacon and BBQ: Combine chopped bacon and cheddar cheese and serve with a small topping of BBQ sauce for a BBQ version.
  • Make it Tex-Mex: Turn this into a Tex-Mex dinner by topping it with taco meat, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream for a taco casserole version.
  • Make it Street Corn: Top with cotija cheese, cayenne pepper, and additional sour cream for a Mexican street corn version.
  • Add some Cheese: Stir in 1 cup of any of your favorite shredded cheese.
Corn casserole being poured from a glass bowl into a baking dish.

Storing Leftovers

You can easily store leftovers of this casserole (if you are lucky enough to have some)! Here is how you can make them last a few days:

  • In the Refrigerator: This will last for one week in an airtight container in the fridge. You can reheat it in the microwave.
  • Can I Freeze Leftovers? I don’t recommend freezing this 5 ingredient corn casserole.
  • Make it Ahead of Time: This is so easy to make. I recommend putting it together just before cooking, but you can prepare it ahead of time. Combine all of the ingredients together in the casserole dish and store it in the fridge. Let the dish come to room temperature before baking it. If you need to, prepare the night before and before cooking, bring the dish to room temperature.
A scoop of corn casserole being taken out of the dish with a wooden spoon.

More Delicious Corn Recipes

If you are looking to make or take a delicious cornbread or corn casserole side dish for dinner or to a party look no further. The trick with cornbread is making sure it isn’t dry and crumbly. Here are some great corn casserole recipes for you to try!

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5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

4.86 from 7 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
This five-ingredient cornbread casserole can be prepped and ready to go in the oven in less than five minutes. It's packed with sweet, juicy corn and fluffy cornbread and tastes amazing! You can make this side dish for the holidays, to go with your favorite chili or any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 People

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, add the corn muffin mix, corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir together until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

Updated on November 13, 2023
Originally Posted on September 13, 2017

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 3.6mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. 4 stars
    My 23 yr old son LOVED this recipe. I’m known for making new recipes constantly and complains that I make so many good things but he only sees them once. He told me I need to make this again. ๐Ÿ˜Š