Description

A creamy, slightly sweet, and savory corn casserole with a honey glaze and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect as a comforting Thanksgiving side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
1 cup canned corn (drained)
3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (packed)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole or 2% milk (or dairy-free milk)
½ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
For the glaze topping:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon melted butter
Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup milk until smooth and combined.
Stir in ½ cup yellow cornmeal, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
Fold in 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels, 1 cup drained canned corn, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh thyme if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 1 tablespoon melted butter and a pinch of smoked paprika (if using). Brush this glaze evenly over the casserole surface.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the middle. Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up and the honey glaze to set.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the casserole tender. Use a mix of fresh and canned corn for texture contrast. Brush the honey glaze before baking for a caramelized crust. If baking from refrigerated, add 10 extra minutes and cover loosely with foil for the first 30 minutes. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
Calories: 230
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 350
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 7

Keywords: corn casserole, honey glaze, Thanksgiving side, savory corn dish, cheesy corn casserole, holiday side dish