Description
Crack Corn Casserole is the ultimate comfort food featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and sweet corn baked to perfection. This savory side dish is perfect for holidays, family dinners, and gatherings, offering a hearty and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole kernel corn or 2 cans of creamed corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 package of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or jalapeños for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the corn, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix to the cream cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Remove from oven, let it sit for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped green onions or jalapeños if desired. Serve hot and enjoy alongside other main dishes or as a standalone side.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn for optimal flavor and texture.
- Crispy bacon adds important smoky flavor and crunch – do not skip it.
- Enhance spice by adding diced jalapeños or chopped green onions.
- Prepare in a slow cooker for extra convenience using the Crockpot method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg