Easy Baked Corn
Delight your family with this Easy Baked Corn, a comforting side dish that combines sweet corn kernels with a velvety, homemade cheese sauce for a rich and creamy flavor. This quick recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, features a simple yet flavorful roux made with butter, flour, and whole milk, perfectly blended with sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese. Topped with a dash of paprika for a hint of color, this oven-baked dish is golden, bubbly, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect as a companion to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a smooth roux.
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens (around 2-3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Fold in the corn kernels, ensuring they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle a pinch of paprika over the top for added color, if desired.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 512 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 495 mg | 11% | |
*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.
