Cajun Corn Casserole
Transform your next meal with this crowd-pleasing Cajun Corn Casserole, a Southern-inspired dish packed with bold Creole flavors and comforting textures. This easy recipe combines sweet canned corn, rich cream-style corn, and a hearty cornbread mix, all infused with the zesty kick of Cajun seasoning and paprika. Sautéed vegetables like bell pepper, onion, celery, and optional jalapeño deliver a medley of flavor, while cheddar cheese and sour cream add a luscious, creamy finish. Perfectly baked to a golden crust, this casserole is an irresistible side dish for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Whether you're a fan of Southern cooking or looking for a unique twist on a classic corn casserole, this recipe is sure to become a staple on your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (preferably red or green)
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for extra spice)
- 2 cups canned whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 15-ounce can canned cream-style corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeño (if using) to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the vegetable mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and the cooked vegetable mixture.
Stir in the cornbread mix, Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 890 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
