Description
Cornbread casserole is a comforting, flavorful side dish made with cornbread mix, corn, and green chiles. Moist, tender, and just a touch spicy, it’s perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 (8.5 oz.) box cornbread or corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
1 (14.75 or 15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
1 (14.75 or 15 oz.) can creamed corn, undrained
1/4 cup (2 oz.) salted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp. sour cream
3 Tbsp. milk
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornbread mix, whole corn, creamed corn, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, and green chiles until just combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add shredded cheddar cheese for a melty texture.
- Use jalapeños or hotter chiles for more heat.
- Include chopped herbs like chives for added flavor.
- Use gluten-free cornbread mix for a gluten-free version.
- Sweeten with a few teaspoons of sugar for a sweeter casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of casserole)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg