Honey Glazed Corn Casserole (Print Version)

Creamy corn casserole with honey glaze and golden caramelized topping

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and honey until completely smooth and combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared casserole dish and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top develops a golden brown caramelized crust.
08 - Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let it set and make serving easier.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey creates this incredible caramelized crust that people will think you spent hours perfecting
  • It's the kind of side dish that disappears first, with guests inevitably asking for the recipe
02 -
  • The center might still look slightly jiggly when you pull it from the oven—that's completely normal and it will finish setting as it rests
  • If your corn was particularly wet, you might need an extra 5-10 minutes in the oven
03 -
  • If using frozen corn, spread it on paper towels after thawing to remove excess moisture
  • The dish is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean