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Loaded Corn Casserole

I grew up on corn casserole but this version adds bacon, jalapeños, and cheez-its on top. It’s wicked simple and makes enough to feed 6-8 people without breaking the bank.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rest Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6-8 servings)

  • 6 strips bacon diced
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/3 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels ~1 ear of corn
  • 1 can creamed corn 14 oz
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar divided
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup cheez-its crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Cook diced bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy, then transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Add chopped shallots to the same skillet with bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft and browned.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Whisk creamed corn into the wet mixture, then pour into the dry ingredients.
  • Fold wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
  • Gently fold in corn kernels, cooked shallots, jalapeños, chives, half the bacon, and 1 cup cheddar.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Crush cheez-its in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin into chunks.
  • Remove casserole from oven and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and cheez-its crumbs.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes until top is golden and center is set.
  • Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter. The casserole is very hot straight from the oven and needs resting time to firm up.
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