This Gluten Free Corn Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and exactly the kind of side dish that disappears faster than you expect. If you want to skip the canned shortcut, my Gluten Free Creamed Corn makes it even better.
Gluten Free Corn Casserole At A Glance
- ⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (10 min prep + 55 min bake)
- 🍽️ Servings: 8
- 🍴 Cuisine Type: American / Comfort Food
- 🌽 Flavor Profile: Creamy, cheesy, and slightly sweet with tender corn and a rich, buttery base
- 🌿 Dietary Info: Gluten-free; contains dairy (cheese, sour cream, butter) - can be adapted with dairy-free swaps
- 📦 Storage Notes: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days; reheat gently before serving
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A classic, crowd-pleasing casserole with a gluten-free twist that tastes just as nostalgic and even more flavorful
Save And Summarize This Recipe
This Gluten Free Corn Casserole fits right in with the kind of comforting, crowd-pleasing sides that tend to show up year after year for a reason. If you are building out a holiday table, it pairs especially well with dishes like Sweet Potato Casserole or Carrot Casserole, both of which bring that same make-ahead, family-style energy.
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This is a comforting addition to any table and is a typical dish served for Thanksgiving dinners. I love serving it alongside Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce or the Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe on Thanksgiving.
Key Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this corn casserole:
- Corn: Fresh corn gives this casserole the best texture, especially when it is sweet and in season, but frozen corn works very well too. If you use frozen, thaw and drain it first so the casserole does not end up watery.
- Creamed Corn: This is what gives the casserole its classic soft, spoonable texture. Canned works perfectly well, but if you are choosing one at the store, look for a version that is not overly sweet.
- Gluten-Free Cornbread Mix: This is what helps hold everything together and gives the casserole that familiar Jiffy-style feel. Since gluten-free mixes can vary, use one you already like if you have a favorite.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Variations
- Spice - You can easily add some red pepper, cayenne, or chopped jalapeno to this recipe if you want to up the spice level.
- Bacon - Cook 4-6 slices of bacon. Drain and chop into pieces. Add the bacon to the mixture before cooking.
- Cheese - This recipe calls for cheddar cheese but you can substitute mozzarella cheese. You can also add some parmesan cheese or swap out a jack cheese to pop the flavor.
How To Make Gluten Free Corn Casserole: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
Cut the corn off of the cobs by running a knife down the sides over a bowl.
Or, quickly defrost the frozen corn by putting it into a strainer and running it under warm water.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add the corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, creamed corn, melted butter, and ½ of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and top with the rest of the cheese. Return the casserole to the oven.
Bake for 5-10 minutes more until the cheese is melted.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Gwen's Pro Tip
When I am in a hurry I will add all of the cheese into the mixture before cooking. It still comes out delicious. So, if you forget to add the cheese on top it is fine.
Gluten Free Corn Casserole FAQ's
Yes. The first ingredient is wheat flour.
Yes, you can bake this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator. Reheat on a low heat in the oven for 15-30 minutes.
No, not all brands of creamed corn are gluten-free. You want to watch out for hidden ingredients by checking the labels. Brands like Del Monte and Green Giant do not label their cream corn as certified gluten free, but the listed ingredients do not contain gluten.
Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
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Gwen
Gluten Free Corn Casserole (Cheesy Jiffy Style)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 ears of fresh corn or 2 - 10 oz packages of frozen corn
- 14 ounces can creamed corn or the Gluten Free Cream Corn Recipe
- 1 cup gluten-free cornbread mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Cut the corn off of the cobs by running a knife down the sides over a bowl.
- Or, quickly defrost the frozen corn by putting it into a strainer and running it under warm water.
- In a large bowl, add the corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, creamed corn, melted butter, and ½ of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with the rest of the cheese. Return the casserole to the oven.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes more until the cheese is melted.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Jen says
First Thanksgiving making a gluten free corn casserole. We are used to using canned corn (not frozen). How many cans of corn would be the equivalent to the two bags of frozen?
Gwen Wolken says
Hi Jen! You can use 2 small cans of corn to replace the frozen corn. I hope you enjoy!
Gwen Wolken says
You will love this recipe!