Corn Casserole Recipe

Closeup of corn casserole topped with bacon and green onion.

An amazing alternative for those who are looking for a slightly different corn casserole. Made without cornbread, this lightly cheesy casserole has a bit of a kick that is a palate-pleaser.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 369kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

4 slices bacon thick center cut
1 cup red onion diced
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
3 green onions
8 cups frozen corn

For the Topping

1 1/2 cups crackers crushed
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 green onion

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut bacon into matchsticks and place into a cold pan. Heat and cook bacon until just barely cooked through. Remove from pan and drain all but 3 tablespoons of bacon grease.
4 slices bacon
Add diced red onion and cook on medium low heat to caramelize. Stir only periodically and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft and sweet.
1 cup red onion
Turn heat to medium and add flour Stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
3 tablespoons flour
While stirring, add milk. Once incorporated, add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add 3 cups cheddar cheese in batches. Stir in each batch until it melts before adding the next handful. Reserve the last cup for topping.
3/4 cup milk, 4 ounces cream cheese, 3 cups cheddar cheese
Slice green onions thinly on the bias. Reserve a handful for topping, and add hot sauce and most of your green onion to the sauce, then stir.
1-2 tablespoons hot sauce, 3 green onions
Do the same with the bacon, then add frozen corn and stir again.
8 cups frozen corn
If your pot is not large enough to hold the corn and the cheese sauce, place the corn into a bowl and pour cheese sauce over it before stirring.
Add the mixture to a two quart casserole dish and push it down to remove any air holes.
Crush crackers, then mix with remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle atop the casserole before placing the lid onto the corn casserole and putting it in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
1 1/2 cups crackers, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 green onion
After 45 minutes, remove the lid and add the last of the toppings, reserved green onion and bacon pieces. Return corn casserole to the oven to bake for another ten minutes.
Once finished baking, let it cool and set for about ten minutes, then serve immediately.

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Equipment

3-Piece Round Casserole Set

Chef's Knife

Bamboo Cutting Board

Notes

You can leave off the cracker and cheese topping if you choose, but it adds a great texture to the casserole and makes it a little prettier when presenting.
If you choose you can broil the casserole for a couple minutes at the end of baking to add just a little more crunch.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.