Name: Jiffy Corn Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix; 15 oz Whole Kernel Corn, Drained; 15 oz Creamed Corn, Not Drained; 1 cup Sour Cream; ½ cup Melted Butter; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (*Note 1)

Jiffy Corn Casserole

Break out the classic blue box of Jiffy Cornbread Mix and make the famous Jiffy corn casserole loaded with whole corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream and flavor.

It’s an easy “hands off” Thanksgiving recipe along with Onion and Sage Stuffing and Crack Green Beans Casserole.

Mixing bowl with corn, cheese and sour cream.

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Jiffy corn mix is readily available at most grocery stores. It’s a pantry staple for most during the winter months and is ridiculously inexpensive. If you can’t find it, or it’s sold out, make your own copycat Jiffy corn muffin mix.

Sometimes I use it to make the topping for Chili Cornbread Casserole.

Paula Dean’s Corn Casserole

To make Paula Deen corn casserole, just add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Jiffy corn casserole with cheese is just as easy to make as it requires just one extra short step.

Cheese on top of a baked corn casserole.

Baking Dish Options

Take your pick of baking dish when making! There are a few different sizes you can use, depending on your preference.

8″ x 8″ – Use this casserole dish to make a thick corn casserole recipe. It will take extra time to bake, but not much.
9″ x 13″ – Use this to make a thinner corn casserole. It’s the best route to take if you need to stretch the serving count.
Cast Iron Skillet – Take it to the south by baking in a cast iron skillet. Just make sure it’s 10″ or larger.

Variations

Slow Cooker Corn Casserole – To make slow cooker corn casserole with Jiffy mix, mix all the ingredients together and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2.5 hours.

Slow cooker temps do vary, so just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t overcook or undercook.

Corn Pudding Recipe – To make cornbread pudding, add two eggs to the Jiffy mix. You’ll get a light “custard” texture that’s synonymous with corn pudding.

Sweet Corn Casserole – Like sweet cornbread? Add 1/4 – 1/2 cup of sugar when you’re mixing the corn, sour cream and other ingredients.

Side by side photos showing bread mix, corn and sour cream in a bowl.

Mexican Cornbread Casserole – To make Mexican corn casserole, throw in a cup of pepper jack cheese and a can of green chilis or diced jalapeños. Or you can always go with Arepa Con Queso!

Cheesy Corn Casserole – To make Jiffy cornbread casserole with cheese, just add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mix before baking or add it to the top and broil for the last 5 minutes of baking.

white baking sheet filled with baked bread.

Recipe Tips and Notes

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making this Thanksgiving side dish:

Make sure to use cooking spray on the baking dish or slow cooker as the batter will stick to the pan.
If the edges start to brown, but it’s not finished cooking, cover it with foil and continue to bake as directed.
This Jiffy corn casserole recipe calls for canned corn, but you can make this recipe with fresh corn kernels or frozen corn, if desired.
Don’t eat dairy or looking for a healthier option? Swap out the sour cream with equal parts greek yogurt.

How To Make In Advance

Make cornbread casserole with Jiffy up to two days in advance. It’s an easy dish to knock out of the park a few days before a holiday to ease the stress on the day of the event. Just store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container and follow the reheating instructions.

To re-heat, remove from the refrigerator an hour before re-heating. Cover with foil and bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, until warm throughout.