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Corn casserole, or corn pudding, is a comfort food known to many Southerners as a creamy side dish staple at holidays and family gatherings. The casserole only requires a few ingredients ? usually creamed corn, whole kernel corn, butter, eggs, and cornbread mix or another thickening agent. It's exceptionally easy to make and just as easy to customize to create your own new creation. Whether you're planning for the holidays, a potluck, or simply a weeknight dinner, you'll want to include these corn pudding recipes at your table. Scroll through to find our best corn casserole recipes of all time.
Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
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Photo by My Hot Southern Mess
"I have been making this for a solid 5 years, and [it] has been a hit every time! But I always add something green, usually chopped green onions. Can also make ahead and refrigerate before you need to bake, just let it sit at room temperature. Great for making ahead for a dinner party. Be sure to print out recipes because you will get asked," says reviewer MommyFromSeattle.
Hot Corn
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Spice up your corn casserole with this recipe that adds jalape?os and Cheddar cheese. "We love corn, and this is a new definite keeper. Also followed another reviewer's advice and mixed half of the Cheddar cheese into the corn and then added the rest to the top. It was perfect for us," says reviewer Aspiring Chef Rita.
Grandma's Corn Pudding
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Photo by Debi Clark Bickmore
"Eleven years later, and this is STILL a favorite Thanksgiving dish! I've started using 4 eggs and SOMETIMES adding some crushed buttery crackers. It always turns out great, it all gets eaten, and I love it so much! Enjoy, it's amazing," says home cook Melissa Boos.
Ba'corn Cheese Corn
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"This bacon-studded 'cheese corn' is a popular bar snack in Korea, made of pure bacon-y, creamy, cheesy, corny decadence. I used frozen corn with great success. You can make this ahead by waiting until serving time to top with cheese and broil. Garnished with green onions, this would be amazing with a cold beer," says recipe creator Chef John.
Baked Corn
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This corn casserole is made extra easy with a package of corn muffin mix. "This old Southern recipe goes well with all kinds of meals. Especially at the holidays. It is always requested at all the holiday meals, and there is never any left! This is a very easy recipe to prepare," says recipe creator Rhonda Mellott.
Cheesy Corn Casserole
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Upgrade the traditional corn casserole by adding in a cup of Cheddar cheese. "This recipe was a definite hit. I made it for a family reunion and Thanksgiving dinner, and both times, I took home an empty dish. Very, very good and easy to make," says home cook MAGIKALKISSEZ.
Cornbread Casserole
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Photo by My Hot Southern Mess
You only need five ingredients to make this comforting favorite. "I've tried a few cornbread casserole recipes, and this is by far the best! I love that there is no egg in it! I will never bother to try another corn casserole recipe again, this one was perfect," says reviewer Michigan Mommy.
Smoky Poblano Corn Pudding
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Photo by Ashley Baron Rodriguez
This corn pudding uses frozen corn and poblano peppers to create a flavorful dish. "This dish was part of my Thanksgiving menu, and it is surely a keeping. If you want a twist on a traditional corn pudding, this is a great go-to. We followed the recipe as is since it was the first time making [it], and there was nothing left after my guests made a first pass at the buffet," says home cook Kathryn Bludis.
Chef John's Creamy Corn Pudding
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Photo by Chef John
The secret to Chef John's corn pudding is maple syrup and a little bit of cayenne pepper. "I made this exactly as written. It was delicious. Everyone at the table was crazy for it. I had never made or eaten corn pudding, and I'm glad I found this recipe. It will make regular appearances at my dinner table," says reviewer PATTYMCNAMARA.
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