Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cream-style corn
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups (78 g) crushed Ritz crackers, divided
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted, divided
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Corn Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream-style corn, drained whole kernel corn, beaten eggs, ¾ cup of crushed Ritz crackers, and half of the melted butter. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Pour Into Baking Dish: Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¾ cup crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining melted butter, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well until the cracker crumbs are evenly coated with the butter and seasonings.
- Top the Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the buttered cracker topping over the corn mixture in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges, indicating it is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the cracker topping.
- You can substitute crushed saltine crackers if you don’t have Ritz crackers, but the flavor and texture will differ slightly.
- Make sure to drain the whole kernel corn well to avoid excess liquid in the casserole.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving for warm, fresh casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
