What’s the easiest dish you’ve ever made for the holidays? Today, I am going to show you one of the quickest side dishes you will ever make. It’s the Scalloped Corn Casserole, or the Cracker Corn, as my partner calls it. This is not a seafood dish, and there are no scallops in this recipe. It’s called scalloped corn because scalloped refers to baking the dish with a cream sauce and a crumb topping, similar to scalloped potatoes.
This country-style creamed corn casserole is a simpler version of the classic scalloped corn casserole. It only needs 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. It’s always the kids’ favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. The creamy corn base and crunchy saltine cracker topping create a wonderful contrast. It also complements a variety of main courses.
The fun part of preparing for this dish is opening the cans with my handy automatic can opener. My daughter volunteered to help when she saw how fun it was, and easily took the lid off. She was so fascinated that she even asked to open more cans and promised to finish eating them. After that, she helped me crush the bag of saltine crackers. When we dumped everything in the beautiful red baking dish, we were done preparing! How easy was that?
This cracker corn casserole, a beloved Southern dish also known as scalloped corn, is a holiday essential for those looking for simplicity without sacrificing taste. Made with just three ingredients—cream-style sweet corn, saltine crackers, and butter—this casserole is easy to prepare yet full of comforting flavor and texture. The cream-style corn adds a sweet, creamy base, while crushed saltine crackers create a golden, crunchy top layer that contrasts beautifully with the smooth corn filling.
Not only is this casserole simple and delicious, but it also offers some nutritional benefits. Sweet corn provides fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants like lutein, which is known for supporting eye health. The casserole’s fiber content aids digestion, making it a satisfying, crowd-pleasing side that complements any holiday spread.
At dinner time, everyone ate big spoonfuls of the creamy cracker corn. It was fun to see how everyone enjoyed the crunch of the crackers. This dish was so simple to make I think it would be so exciting for the kids to help make it for the holidays next time.
I hope you will enjoy this super tasty dish and have fun wowing your friends and family with your master chef baking skills in less than 5 minutes!
Classic Southern Scalloped Corn Casserole: Simple 3 Ingredient Side Dish
Description
A classic Southern cracker corn casserole made with only three ingredients: cream-style corn, crushed saltine crackers, and butter. This simple, comforting dish is ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Gather Your Ingredients:
Start by gathering all ingredients: cream-style sweet corn, saltine crackers, and butter.
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Preheat and Grease Dish:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a tablespoon of butter to grease a baking dish, ensuring an even coating to prevent sticking and add a hint of buttery flavor.
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Open the Corn:
Open four cans of cream-style sweet corn, preparing them for use. An electric can opener can make this step quick and easy.
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Add Corn to Baking Dish:
Pour the cream-style corn directly into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create a smooth layer.
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Add Cracker Topping:
Crush one pack of saltine crackers by hand or with a rolling pin. Evenly spread the crushed crackers over the top of the cream-style corn, creating a crunchy topping layer.
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Bake the Casserole:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
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Garnish and Serve:
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Garnish with edible flowers for a festive touch, if desired, and serve warm directly from the baking dish.
Equipment
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Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 190kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.5g10%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 8mg3%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Potassium 150mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2.5g5%
- Vitamin A 200 IU
- Vitamin C 3 mg
- Calcium 10 mg
- Iron 0.7 mg
- Vitamin E 0.4 IU
- Vitamin K 1 mcg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Niacin 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
- Folate 10 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
- Phosphorus 35 mg
- Magnesium 8 mg
- Zinc 0.3 mg
- Copper 0.1 mg
- Manganese 0.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Tips for Success
- Fresh Crackers for Extra Crunch: Use fresh saltine crackers to ensure a crispy topping, as stale crackers may not bake as well.
- Add Extra Seasoning: If you’d like a bit of seasoning, sprinkle a little black pepper or paprika over the cracker topping before baking.
- Customizable Topping: For added richness, drizzle a bit of melted butter over the cracker topping before baking.
