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Best Cheesy Corn Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

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A quick and easy corn casserole with a creamy, cheesy filling and a crispy, buttery cracker topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any gathering where you need a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15.25 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 sleeve (about 40 crackers) buttery round crackers, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Drain the canned whole kernel corn in a colander and let it sit for a minute to drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/4 cup of the melted butter, and the beaten eggs until smooth.
  4. Stir in the drained whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sugar, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, reserving about 1/4 cup of cheddar for the top if desired.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, crush the buttery crackers into coarse crumbs. Add the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and stir until all crumbs are coated.
  8. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the corn mixture. Top with reserved cheddar if using.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, drain the canned corn well to avoid a watery casserole. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set properly. The topping can be made ahead and added just before baking to keep it crunchy.

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