🌽 Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole

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🍽️ Cuisine: Southern American

🥧 Dish Type: Side

🌟 Flavor Profile: Sweet, savory, buttery

🍴 Servings: 6–8

⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour (5 min prep, 55 min bake)

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can creamed corn
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
• 1 (8.5 oz) box Jiffy corn muffin mix

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🔥 Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine corn, creamed corn, sour cream, melted butter, and corn muffin mix. Stir just until blended.
3. Bake:
   Pour mixture into prepared dish. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until golden and set in the middle.
4. Cool Slightly & Serve:
   Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving warm.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• Add shredded cheddar for a cheesy version.
• Mix in diced jalapeños or green chilies for a kick.
• Can be doubled for a crowd — just use a 9×13 pan and increase bake time slightly.

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🍽️ WHAT GOES WITH PAULA DEEN’S CORN CASSEROLE (JIFFY MIX)?

This creamy, buttery side pairs perfectly with:

• 🐔 Roast or fried chicken
• 🐖 Pulled pork, ham, or BBQ ribs
• 🥩 Meatloaf or steak
• 🐟 Fried or baked fish
• 🥬 Greens (collards, green beans, spinach)
• 🥔 Mashed potatoes or mac & cheese
• 🍳 Brunch spreads with eggs, bacon, and fruit

It’s also a must-have for:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Easter
• Potlucks
• Sunday dinner

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⏱️ CAN YOU MAKE AHEAD PAULA DEEN’S CORN CASSEROLE?

Yes, you can!
Here are two ways to prep ahead:

1. Prep the batter ahead of time (up to 24 hours):
   • Mix all ingredients (except cheese or toppings, if using).
   • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   • Let sit at room temp ~30 min before baking.
2. Bake ahead:
   • Bake fully, cool, and refrigerate up to 2 days.
   • Reheat covered in the oven at 300°F until warmed through (about 20–25 minutes). Add a little butter or sprinkle of cheese if it feels dry.

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🧊 HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

• Fridge:
  Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil/plastic wrap. Keeps well for 3–4 days.
• Reheat:
  • Microwave individual slices for 30–45 seconds.
  • Oven: Cover with foil and warm at 300°F until heated through (~15–20 min).
• Freezer:
  Not ideal — texture can become mushy. But if needed, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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