🌽 Irresistible Southern-Style Cornbread Casserole: A Holiday Side Dish Masterpiece 🧈
This recipe is inspired by the golden-brown, crusty, and comforting dish in the image—a classic cornbread casserole, often known as corn pudding or spoon bread. It’s the perfect savory side dish, balancing sweet corn kernels with a moist, buttery cornbread base and a wonderfully crisp, golden topping.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cornbread Casserole Base:
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1 (15-ounce) Can Whole Kernel Corn: Drained.
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Tip: Use fire-roasted corn for an extra smoky flavor layer.
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1 (15-ounce) Can Cream-Style Corn: Do not drain.
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1 (8-ounce) Package Cornbread Mix (Jiffy is popular): Alternatively, use 1 cup of yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
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1 Cup Sour Cream: Or plain Greek yogurt for a richer, tangier flavor and moist texture.
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1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter: Melted and slightly cooled.
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1 Large Egg: Lightly beaten.
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1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Optional, for a gooey, cheesy texture inside.
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1/2 Tsp Salt and 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
For the Golden Topping (Crust):
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1 Tbsp Melted Butter: For brushing.
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1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme or Chives: Finely chopped (as seen in the image).
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1/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs: Optional, but highly recommended for an extra-crispy, photogenic crust.
