This Cheesy Corn Casserole whips up in a jiffy and is perfect for all that beautiful summer sweet corn!
There is nothing better than fresh, summer sweet corn. And get ready folks because it’ll be coming soon!
At the Jersey Shore, we’ve got our pick of fabulous summer produce. Corn, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers. You name it, we’ve got it.
We’re not called the Garden State for nothin’!
During corn season, we enjoy our corn fresh from the cob, creamed, in soups, in homemade relish and salsas and in casseroles like today’s yummy Cheesy Corn Casserole.
We actually enjoy this casserole even in the off season with frozen or canned corn. It’s perfect as a side for burgers and dogs, yet fancy enough as a side for a nice, juicy steak.
You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’ll be on your table in less than an hour.
Simply grab a few ears, shuck ’em and combine with some sautéed onion and garlic, half and half, eggs and pepperjack cheese for a bit of spice, then pour into a casserole dish and you’ll have a tasty summer side that’s sure to become a family fave! Enjoy!
If you’re looking for a few other delicious summer sides, try my Baked Three Bean Casserole my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish Honey Mustard Glaze or my Corn Maque Choux.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Cheesy Corn Casserole Recipe:
I like to spice things up and use pepperjack cheese, but if you enjoy things milder, you can use some regular cheddar or monterey jack cheese.
I have also added green and/or red pepper to this casserole. If you choose to add some, add about 3/4 cup and sauté with the onion and garlic.
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups corn, freshly shucked or frozen or canned
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain panko
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Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for one minute.
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Add flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir until well combined. Slowly whisk in half and half and heat until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs and mix until well combined.
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Stir in corn and chives. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and plain panko. Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
What a delicious and warming comfort food :) YuM! Loving this so much!!
Perfect all summer long with that delicious sweet corn Alex!
Mary Ann, you really create beautiful dishes, always in perfect timing and with options how to make these beauties almost four seasons. This is definitely going to be another one to share at work; guys over there love me so very much since I bump in with something new to try quite often. Thank you !
Thank you so much! This one’s a winner all summer long. Bet they’ll all love it! Have an awesome week!
Fresh summer corn is, hands down, the best!!! I will definitely be making all the things corn this summer and this cheesy casserole is totally being added to the list! This looks insanely delicious, Mare! I can’t wait to try it! Pinned!!
I agree Chey! I’ll be serving this one numerous times this summer. It’s a family fave. Have a wonderful week Chey!
There’s nothing better than fresh corn! I love to use in as many ways as possible. This corn casserole looks delicious and would be a perfect compliment to our summer BBQs!
I know, right? You’d love it Kathy! Happy Monday!
We enjoy corn as a side with BBQs during the summer. I love this recipe as a way to change things up. And yes, perfect with burgers or steaks. So versatile!
Thank Leanne! Hope you give it a go!
Love corn so this is right up my alley! Yummy side, but I could definitely just have this alone and be quite happy! Pinned :) Have a lovely week, my friend.
It’s perfect as a side or on it’s own Dawn! Hope you have a great week too!
Our corn is already here and it is GOOD! I’ve been buying armfuls of it to make pickled corn but I’m going to reserve some for this casserole next time. It looks delicious!
Hope you enjoy it Kelsie! Have an awesome week!
You’re so right, there’s nothing better than fresh, sweet, summer corn and this looks amazing!!
Thanks Matt!
Looks amaaaaazing, and you’re right, it would go with just about anything!
hanks Chris!
What a delicious way to use up summer corn, I love this!!!
Woohoo! You’d love this one Alice!
Corn casserole is one of my all time favorite side dishes! Love the use of fresh sweet corn here!
Thanks Leigh Ann!
I was already excited about how soon I’ll be able to buy sweet, fresh corn on the cob, but now I’m even more excited with this beauty of a dish to make! Looks creamy, cheesy, delicious and so easy!!
It’s soooo good Marissa! Have an awesome week!
There is nothing better than fresh corn in the summer! And this gorgeous dish makes perfect use of it!! Pinned!
I agree Annie! Thanks so much for pinning!
Ooooh, MaryAnn! I can’t wait to try this! I’ve actually never made a corn casserole, and always want to do something else with corn besides straight from the cob or black bean-corn salad! Love this idea! Yummmm! Thanks for the recipe!
Hope you enjoy it Laura!
Going to have this with barbecue ribs this weekend here in hot hot hot Texas! Thanks Mary Ann
Hope you guys enjoy it!
Be still my heart ~ this has to be the most comforting food in the world…sweet corn season can’t get here fast enough!
Thanks Sue! I’m so excited for it too.
Love corn!! This looks so good, Mary Ann!
Thanks Natasha!
Corn! Yay! Corn just screams summer!! If I add cheese to any vegetable my kids will eat it. I’m thinking this would be so great as a side this summer. Pinning!
Perfect Katherine!
this sounds very tasty!
Thanks so much Sherry!
Oh goodness! Bring on the corn and pepper jack cheese! Goodness this looks sooo good Mare! I can’t wait for local -ish corn… I’ll be shucking and making all the things!
Thanks Traci!
All about fresh vegetables and especially sweet corn! This casserole is one for the recipe book!
Thanks Kev!
Looks fabulous! I’m not sure I’ve ever had a corn casserole like this, so I’m anxious to try one with lovely Summer corn (when it gets here ;)
Hope you enjoy it Jennifer!
I can’t take my eyes off the photos, this cheesy corn looks delicious. I need to try it.
Thank you so much Naveen! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!
This is such a great dish, Mary Ann. A crowd pleaser, easy to make, goes with everything and perfect for a BBQ. In the summer, I’m all about corn and easy ways to use it. Adding this to my most make list!
Thanks Geraldine! Happy holiday weekend!
This was exceptional. After baking for 40 minutes I turned off the oven and let it sit for another 30 (tardy guests), and that might have even improved it–the top got beautifully brown and crusty. Everyone emailed me about it the next day.
I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it Sally! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I’ll need to try that the next time I make it!