Corn Casserole = Great Side Dish
Last night at my friend’s dinner party, I tasted corn casserole for the first time. I’ve had plenty of corn muffins and corn-on-the-cob in my life, but never a casserole made with corn. It was so impressive as a side to our nice dinner that I tweaked it into a corn casserole with a healthy twist.
Corn Casserole = Handy Make-Ahead Dish
I’m partial to recipes that are not only healthier than average, but that are make-ahead-ready. Are you? Cooking it up the night before or even in the morning – on a weekday off work or a weekend day – saves a ton of time. This corn casserole fits my handy, make-ahead model and that’s good for everyone.
Corn Casserole = Yellow & Green
Did I mention that I’ve incorporated a green veggie into this corn casserole recipe? It really seems to work with the corn and we can all use a little more green for all its nutrition advantages. What I’ve done to make this a healthy twist recipe for all seasons is to use fresh-frozen corn, fresh-frozen spinach, ground cumin, onions and other tasty ingredients.
Corn Casserole Recipe – 8 side dish servings
2, 10 ounce packages frozen chopped spinach
1 package 10-12 ounce packages frozen corn
1 14-1 ounce can of creamed corn
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (or use more for a bigger kick)
1 tablespoon butter, slightly melted or at least very soft
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Thaw the spinach on medium power in the microwave or on medium low heat on the stove. Drain all water, pressing in a colander and squeezing in your (clean) hands.
3. Thaw corn in microwave or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Spray a medium sized casserole dish or 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
5. In the casserole dish, stir together spinach, both corns, onions, spices and butter.
6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on the very top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, until slightly browned on top.
Corn Casserole = Cooking at Home
Homemade dinners are the best, aren’t they? Here is one side that’s quick and easy, as it transforms a simple grilled chicken breast or fish fillet into a more interesting meal. For other quick and easy meal ideas, join me on Facebook or Pinterest. Let’s brainstorm ideas together!