Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon is a classic creamy comfort side dish that everyone loves. Your family will be begging for more. It is the perfect dish to fill you up and keep you satisfied, anytime of the year.
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More about this Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is not a new dish, in fact, I thought of this dish as a southern staple but in actuality this dish goes back to Native Americans. It was a staple dish for their diet.
Why This Corn Casserole Recipe is a Keeper
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is not a new dish, in fact, I thought of this dish as a southern staple but in actuality this dish goes back to Native Americans. It was a staple dish for their diet. To find out more check this out.
This Cheesy Corn Casserole is a perfect side dish. It fits right in on the Thanksgiving or Christmas table. The casserole also is great for family picnics, tailgate parties or even evening dinners.
- Easy: This is a wonderful and easy side dish. It is such delicious alternative to a potato casserole.
- Alternatives: Can make more bread like by adding a jiffy corn muffin mix to the batter. This version is more of a cream-style corn. You make this cream cheese version with corn and bacon and cheese.
If you’re looking for more corn inspired recipes, try these Crock Pot Cream Cheese Corn Dip, Cream Corn and Honey Butter Skillet Corn.
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What is the difference between corn casserole and corn souffle?
While they have a lot of the same components, the difference between a souffle and a casserole is that souffles tend to have a lighter texture, fluffier and are leavened by egg whites.
Ingredient Notes to Make Cream Cheese Corn Casserole Recipe
Making this sweet corn casserole is a great easy make ahead side dish. It is creamy and cheesy and is perfect for freezing. This recipe is loaded with flavor, including lots of bacon.
- Corn: Two 16 ounce bags of frozen corn you can use corn fresh or canned corn too.
- Bacon: 5 Strips of bacon. Cook and finely chopped.
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, separated for the casserole mixture.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions this Side Dish Corn Recipe
Make this recipe with different ingredients, switch up the bacon and cheese, add a little bacon grease to add even more flavor.
- Crumbled Bacon: On top of the casserole replace the bacon with ham in this corn pudding. Bacon Bits will also work for this casserolw mixture.
- Cream Cheese: Use a low fat or fat free cream cheese.
- Crockpot Corn Casserole: Make the corn casserole with cream cheese in the crockpot or instant pot for this family favorite side.
How to Make this Corn, Cream Cheese and Bacon Casserole
These are the basic steps for making cream corn cheese casserole. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep and add the Corn
Begin by preheating your oven and then in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Next, add the sweet corn, one cup of the cheddar cheese and bacon. Stir to coat the corn with the cream cheese mixture.
STEP 2: Pour
Then pour the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Next, remove the casserole and top with remaining shredded cheese.
STEP 3: Finish baking the corn mixture in the baking dish and bake
Finally, return to the oven and bake for an addition 10 minutes and the cream cheese is fully melted.
Recipe FAQs to Make Corn Casserole from Scratch
Expert Tips for Making This Corn Pudding Cheese Casserole Recipe
- Add Onions or Peppers: To add more flavor use green onions or mushrooms to the creamy sauce of this baked corn casserole.
- Short cut tip: Cook in the crock pot to free up your oven space. The slow cooker does not change the texture or creaminess of the casserole.
- Variation tip: Top with more crispy bacon.
- Alternate ingredient: Canned corn or fresh corn kernels or corn in the can also work in this recipe. Add a little heat with jalapeno peppers or green chilies or top with sour cream to this cheesy corn casserole.
- Alternate Cheese: Use any cheese that is able to melt well for this cream corn casserole recipe.
What to Serve with Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, melted
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 32 ounces Frozen corn, 2 packages
- 5 strips Bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, separated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the corn, bacon, and one cup of shredded cheese. Stir to coat the corn with the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the casserole and top with remaining shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Expert Tips
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- Add Onions or Peppers: To add more flavor use green onions or mushrooms to the creamy sauce of this baked corn casserole.
- Short cut tip: Cook in the crock pot to free up your oven space. The slow cooker does not change the texture or creaminess of the casserole.
- Variation tip: Top with more crispy bacon.
- Alternate ingredient: Canned corn or fresh corn kernels or corn in the can also work in this recipe. Add a little heat with jalapeno peppers or green chilies or top with sour cream to this cheesy corn casserole.
- Alternate Cheese: Use any cheese that is able to melt well for this cream corn casserole recipe.
Made this for coworkers for a Christmas luncheon…. Omg they couldn’t get enough!!!! It’s very good. I would agree somewhat with one review that said too salty… i love salt so didn’t bother me, but maybe use a little less. I also used the pre-crumbled bacon (not bacon bits.. I can’t think of the name) but it saves time and I believe gave more flavor (that could’ve added to the saltiness too) and I also used half and half instead of milk, to make it creamier!
Either way you make this, you won’t go wrong!!!!!
Oh and it’s super easy too!!!!!
Cheese and bacon ON CORN??? SIGN ME UP!! This is the perfect dish!
We love the addition of bacon to this corn casserole recipe.
My new comfort food! I love how easy this cream cheese corn casserole is. I enjoyed this with lots of bacon. Highly recommended!
Bacon and corn are such a winning combo – thanks for the delicious recipe!
This is so amazing! We love corn and so I tried making it and it turned out so good! My family can’t get enough of it. Would make this on repeat.
a new family favorite. Heavy cream, turkey bacon and neufshel cream cheese were my alterations. Will make again.
OMG – Waaay too salty. Check that – seems like it should be a quarter of what is stated.
I am sorry that you did not enjoy it. Seasoning, especially salt is definitely subjective, the bacon you are using could have also been salt cured. However it is easy to adjust the salt to your personal tastes.
I agree with this. Everyone thought it was way too salty. I think maybe there is an error in the notation on the recipe.
Delicious! We love corn at our house and this was a twist that was new to us. Absolutely scrumptious!
This corn looked so amazing I couldn’t wait to try it!! It absolutely is my new go to corn recipe!! Thank you!
Cheesy, creamed corn with bacon? Yes, please! This looks like a fabulous side dish for any meal. I also think it’s a simple, delicious contribution to a potluck.
Thank you so much for this casserole recipe! It tasted so amazing and really easy to make! Highly recommended!
Even my son loved this yummy corn casserole. I think it was the bacon that did the trick!
Bring on all the bacon because I love it!!
A delicious combination and an easy recipe! Thanks for sharing!
I love corn casserole and this one is a perfect addition to the holiday menu line up! Thanks so much for this recipe.
This recipe is perfect for the holidays! So glad you enjoyed it!
Mmmm…. bacon. I love the bacon with the corn! Plus the jalapeños add just the right amount of heat. I’ve gotta have the jalapenos. 🙂
OMG! I would have never thought to add bacon to my corn casserole, but I am so glad that I found your recipe! My boys ate it all up in about 2-seconds this Thanksgiving. yum!