Southern Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole- Also called corn souffle, spoon corn, corn pudding… It’s a dish of many names. But no matter what you call it, it’s unique, sweet and salty corn goodness!

The first time I had corn casserole, we were visiting my husband’s Grandma. She prepared a feast for us, with brisket, fruit, rolls, cheesecake, and this corn casserole. I had never seen such a thing before, and I was wary of the yellow dish before me. It looked kind of like cornbread, but everyone was spooning it out and eating it with a fork. Everything else she prepared for us was completely delicious, so I decided to try a bite.

I was blown away by this delicious and humble little corn dish! A side of plain corn is nothing to get excited about. Cornbread is obviously a beloved addition to any meal, but sometimes you just want something different. And this corn casserole hits the spot! It’s gooey and cheesy, with a crispy top. The texture is perfect, and the flavor is so homey and delicious.

Listen, I know it’s not going to win any beauty contests. It’s a food made for comfort, not for puttin’ on airs and being fancy.

But just look at that crackly top and warm and soft inside. We can’t all be beauty queens, but everyone’s got a place at my table.

Sometimes I like to make beautiful food and serve it on a table set with placemats and cloth napkins, with centerpieces. And other times I like to toss everything out on the counter with a stack of paper plates, and say “Come and get it!” In food and in life, it doesn’t have to be fancy to be perfect.