Dessert for 12
Cheesy Corn Casserole
Creamed corn, whole corn, sour cream, and cheddar bake into a soft casserole with a lightly sweet cornmeal crust.
Typical price
$3.12for 4 servings
$0.78 per serving$3.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.33Typical price |
| Canned corn and vegetables$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.49Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (14 3/4 oz) creamed corn
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some of the butter.
- Melt the remaining butter and whisk it with the eggs, creamed corn, whole corn, and sour cream.
- Stir the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the corn mixture, then spread the batter in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the top and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until set and golden.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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