Baked Corn In Creamy Cheese Sauce Recipe

This cheesy baked corn casserole is a comforting and flavorful side dish, perfect for any occasion! Loaded with creamy cheese sauce, sweet corn, and your favorite veggies (we've included leftover potatoes for extra heartiness!), this recipe is easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of pure comfort!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 540 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Corn In Creamy Cheese Sauce

  • 2 cups canned corn niblets
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup cooked cubed potatoes (optional)

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How to Make Baked Corn In Creamy Cheese Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 1/2 bell pepper, chopped. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk for 1 minute until smooth.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream or half-and-half.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Whisk in 2 large eggs.
  10. Add 2 cups of corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned), 1 cup cooked cubed potatoes (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  11. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  12. Top with 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  13. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  14. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

122g

Carbs

9g

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