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Easy Cheddar Bacon Corn Casserole (Best Holiday Side Dish!)

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This creamy, cheesy corn casserole with crispy bacon and a golden top is the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. It comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (14.75 oz) can cream-style corn
  • 1 (8.5 oz) box corn muffin mix (e.g., Jiffy)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool, then crumble. Reserve about 2 tablespoons for topping.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, and beaten eggs until smooth and well combined.
  4. Stir in the drained whole kernel corn and cream-style corn until evenly distributed.
  5. Sprinkle the corn muffin mix over the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Reserve 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar for the top. Fold in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese and most of the crumbled bacon (save 2 tablespoons for topping) until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and bacon evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the casserole rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheese and cook bacon until extra crispy. Let the casserole rest before serving to allow it to set. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

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