Honey Glazed Corn Casserole (Print Version)

Tender corn kernels in a creamy honey-glazed custard, baked until golden with cheddar cheese.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - ½ cup sour cream
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Baking Base

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Sweetener

11 - ¼ cup honey

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and honey in a large bowl until completely smooth and incorporated.
03 - Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution.
04 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just blended and no dry pockets remain.
05 - Gently fold corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Pour batter into prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly with a spatula and smoothing the top surface.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until center is set, top is golden brown, and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the custard set and make slicing easier.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these beautiful caramelized pockets that people will fight over
  • It comes together in one bowl with zero fancy techniques
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for breakfast the next morning
02 -
  • The center might still look slightly jiggly when you pull it out, but it will set as it rests
  • Using frozen corn? Thaw and pat it dry to prevent excess moisture
  • That golden crust forms best in the last 10 minutes so don't open the door too often
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother texture
  • Let the honey sit in warm water for 2 minutes if it's crystallized