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The Ultimate Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe

Pranjalee ChandaBy Pranjalee Chanda
The Ultimate Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe

This Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe is a comforting, buttery side dish that takes little preparation. It includes JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix, whole-kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter. This will produce a variety with a soft center, golden edges, and a mild sweet corn taste. It is also known as Spoon Bread Casserole, corn casserole, spoonbread, and corn pudding.

This recipe is ideal for family dinners, holiday tables, potlucks, and casual weekend meals. You can do all of this in a single bowl, then transfer it to a casserole dish that has been oiled and cooked. The official JIFFY recipe calls for a 2-quart casserole dish and 6-8 guests.

Ingredients You Will Need for Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe:

  • 1 bag JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 can (8.75 pounds) whole-kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 can (8.25 oz) Cream-style corn
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs

These ingredients are used in the original JIFFY recipe (and are recommended to be mixed prior to adding the corn muffin mix).

Optional Add-Ins

You can add things to create a different flavor or stick to the basic recipe. Use shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeno peppers, cooked bacon, or chopped green onions.

Green onions and cheese make a light family supper. If you’re setting up a holiday table, stick to the recipe as written to preserve the sweet corn flavor in the middle.

Instructions for Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Dish

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Apply cooking spray or butter to a 2-quart casserole dish.

Preheating matters. To ensure that the dish is cooked uniformly from the start, the oven can be fully heated. The official recipe calls for 375° and 2 quarts.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Add the Wet Ingredients to the mixture.

Place the melted butter, drained whole-kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.

Mix until ingredients are well combined. The mixture doesn’t have to be beaten for a long time.

Step 3: Add the JIFFY Mix

Fill the bowl with the corn muffin mixture. Stir until all is mixed together to make a uniform batter.

Continue adding the dry mix if it has all been used up. Too much mixing renders the casserole too dense and not soft and spoonable.

Step 4: Add to Casserole Dish

Put the mix into the bowl. To distribute evenly, use a spoon or spatula.

Make sure that the surface is free from grease before baking. The center and borders cook more evenly when there is a uniform coating.

Step 5: Bake Until Set

Place the casserole in the center of the oven. Cook for about 45-50 minutes.

The top of the casserole should get a slight brown color. The center should be firm, not too moist or wet. The baking time for JIFFY’s Spoon Bread Casserole is also 45-50 minutes.

If the center is still very soft after 45 minutes, bake it some more and check it after several minutes. Oven temperatures can be different, and the final indicator of doneness is the look and feel of the casserole.

Step 6: Rest Before You Serve

Take out of the oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

This is a short stopover to allow the centre to settle in. This also helps prevent the casserole from being runny when spooning it out.

How to Get the Best Texture

This easy Jiffy corn casserole is unique because of its texture. The middle should remain moist and soft, and the edges should turn slightly golden.

Use whole-kernel corn, drained. Too much liquid may cause the mixture to be too runny.

When possible, use room temperature eggs and sour cream. They are more readily incorporated into the melted butter and corn.

Make sure to preheat first. The cooking time and texture can be affected if the oven is cold when you begin cooking.

Also, don’t include too many wet ingredients. Additional milk, cream, or vegetables will alter the proportions of the base recipe.

How to Serve Jiffy Corn Casserole

This is a delicious Jiffy corn casserole that is ideal for roasting or grilling meats with. Serve with roast chicken, turkey, baked ham, or barbecue.

It also tastes great with chili, beans, green vegetables, and plain salads.

Make it for Thanksgiving or other special occasion dinners when the main course is cooking. It should bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, but if you are going to be baking more than one dish at the same time, make sure to schedule the oven accordingly.

Serve warm squares or spoonfuls straight from the casserole dish for a casual family dinner.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes. If you have to prepare the ingredients ahead of time, you can combine them just before baking and refrigerate the unbaked mixture. But it will be best if baked near serving time for the best texture.

Cooked leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container, too. Reheat separately until hot throughout.

Make sure that any additions, such as cheese, jalapenos, etc., are moderate if you are adding them. Excessive additions will alter the moisture content and length of set-up time for the casserole.

Protein in Jiffy Corn Casserole

The eggs, sour cream, corn muffin mix, and corn are the primary protein sources. JIFFY’s current foodservice nutrition information lists 4 grams of protein per ½ cup of dry Corn Muffin Mix.

If you are making the complete casserole, the protein will vary depending on the brands and ingredients you select. The standard recipe yields about 3-4 grams of protein per serving with 8 servings. This is an estimated nutrition value and not a laboratory-tested nutrition value.

Serve the casserole with grilled chicken, turkey, beans, Greek yogurt, or another protein-rich main meal if you are looking for protein.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using Too Much Liquid

The water is already in the corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs. If there is more liquid in the middle, it may end up being loose.

Passing on the Greased Dish

Oil the casserole dish before pouring batter in. This makes serving and cleanup easier.

Cutting It Too Soon

Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking. The center takes a short rest to firm up.

Overmixing the Batter

Stir until the ingredients are blended. Stop when the dry mix is incorporated with the wet ingredients.

Finally

To make the best Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe, make sure to follow the ingredient quantities carefully, open the oven for a glance and then shut it back up, bake for 45-50 minutes in a 2-quart casserole dish, and set it on the oven rack. Before taking the top off the oven, check if the top is lightly browned and the center is firm.

This easy recipe works great for hectic weeknight dinners and for when you have a larger crowd present for a holiday meal. Using the classic version is great for a side of soft, sweet corn, but if you’re in the mood for more flavor, add a small amount of cheese, jalapeno, or green onion.

Frequently asked questions

Bake the casserole at 375°F (190°C) in a fully preheated oven.

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