Today’s casserole is made with fresh corn of the season, a simple roux, and topped with buttery crisp crackers for a simple yet delicious side for the holiday season.
Looking back at past holidays my favorite part has always been the side dishes- particularly the stuffing (or dressing as some call it) and creamed vegetables. There’s a reason why Thanksgiving sandwiches exist. Creamy veggies on top of cranberry sauce on top of turkey on top of stuffing then pressed together and toasted between two slices of sourdough (preferably) is what I look forward to.
Now, since we’re on the topic of creamy vegetables, I know the green bean casserole gets a lot of attention but my personal favorite is the creamy corn casserole, if I had to choose between the two. I was never really a big fan of the green bean casserole unless it’s made from scratch but that requires a lot of steps.
Today’s Fresh Corn Casserole is exceptionally easy to make. It’s creamy without being too heavy, it’s cheesy, and to top it all off, I crumbled buttery crisp crackers to add a nice golden crust to the dish.
There are no boxed mixes to this recipe or canned vegetables. So, through the summer and fall this dish can be made for picnics, cookouts, and holiday dinners alike.
Another favorite part of mine how the balance of the sweet corn and the creamy, herbed roux that I make to thicken it.
It’s naturally healthier than your traditional corn casserole and can be made ahead of time as well.
Fresh Corn Casserole
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 6 ears of fresh corn
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup AP flour
- 1/8 cup corn meal
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ritz Crackers, crumbled for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove the corn from the husks. Rinse the cobs, pat dry, then slice off the kernels of corn.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil with garlic and onion. Once the onion is translucent, add the corn. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the corn has softened. Remove from heat.
- In a casserole dish, melt down 4 tablespoons of butter in the preheated oven. Once the butter has fully melted, remove form the oven. Whisk in flour and cornmeal until a roux forms. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the corn mixture to the casserole dish with the grated cheese. Toss with the roux until well incorporated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and whole milk. Pour over the corn mixture. Sprinkle with the crushed crackers and bake until the casserole has set and is nicely golden, about 30-35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Keywords: corn casserole, thanksgiving, corn, side dish, holidays
Oh to Be a Muse says
I haven’t had corn casserole in forever. It really does look amazing and mouth watering. Will have to try this recipe.
Stephanie says
The Ritz crackers on top definitely bring this recipe to a whole new level. I love the crunch they add and the delicious flavor, too.
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MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I’m a huge corn fan. This sounds different yet tasty. I would try this at home myself.
Heather says
I love fresh corn. I can’t wait to try this casserole. It looks delicious.
Halloween Decoration says
This looks so so good!!! I love casseroles but never had corn casserole, I can’t wait!!!
Melissa Dixon says
This looks really good. I am thinking about trying this for my daughter, I think she would love it.
Just Juan says
Interesting recipe. I’ve never seen a corn casserole before.
Laura le Roux says
This is an interesting dish! We do all love fresh corn in our home.
David J Myers says
Catherine, I’m in agreement with you… I never have liked green bean casserole but I really like corn casseroles! They are a great side dish…something that we have a couple of times every fall and winter season. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Jasmine Martin says
This corn casserole sounds so tasty. Any corn lover would absolutely love this.
Nicola | Mummy to Dex says
This sounds like the perfect winter warning meal. I’ve never tried corn casserole before but this looks so so delicious.
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Gloria says
I have never tried corn casserole. Sounds like the perfect side dish for comfort food season. My grandkids love corn.
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Jupiter Hadley says
I’ve never heard of corn casserole before, but I think I will make some for Thanksgiving!
Liz says
Corn casserole is one of our favorite dishes!
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Linda Warren says
I’ve never made a corn casserole without my cornbread mix but I love the sound of the garlic and thyme as well as the addition of the sharp tang of Parmesan cheese. Sure to be one to try for Thanksgiving.
Elaine says
One of my favorite ways to enjoy corn. Fantastic recipe and amazing results!
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Veronika says
This is one of the best corn casseroles I’ve tried! It was very easy to follow the recipe and came out perfect!
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Lauren Michael Harris says
I LOVE corn casserole and make it often. I love that this recipe uses fresh corn and that crumb topping is soooo good!
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Sharon says
This fresh corn casserole is so delicious and takes corn to a whole new level!
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Marisa Franca says
We love corn casserole and I was going to save this recipe for our Thanksgiving dinner. It looked too good to keep until then so I made it to go with our rotisserie chicken. WOW!! The flavor was scrumptious. The fresh corn really made the difference and the buttery Ritz crackers finished off the casserole perfectly. I can’t wait to make it again for Turkey day!!
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Aya says
I was looking for an easy-to-make dinner and came across this recipe. It did not disappoint! The corn casserole was creamy, cheesy, and delicious. I highly recommend it!
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Jessica says
A good corn casserole gets me every time and this one was better than most! I love that it’s prepared with fresh ingredients rather than canned. The Ritz cracker topping was the perfect finishing touch.