Iowa Corn Casserole

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Hearty, golden-brown corn casserole with crispy bacon and savory breadcrumb topping.
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This comforting Iowa Corn Casserole is a rustic side dish that brings together sweet cream-style corn, savory bacon, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. The combination of tender green peppers and onions sautéed in bacon drippings creates a rich, flavorful base that appeals to both kids and adults. ItâÂÂs perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners. With its golden crust and creamy interior, this dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that complement any main course. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a timeless recipe that delivers home-style goodness in every bite.

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Iowa Corn Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 1070.0

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This comforting Iowa Corn Casserole is a rustic side dish that brings together sweet cream-style corn, savory bacon, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. The combination of tender green peppers and onions saut&# 195;©ed in bacon drippings creates a rich, flavorful base that appeals to both kids and adults. ItâÂÂs perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners. With its golden crust and creamy interior, this dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that complement any main course. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a timeless recipe that delivers home-style goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until lightly browned and crispy.
  3. Remove bacon from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Set bacon aside.
  4. Add minced onion and chopped green pepper to the skillet with bacon drippings. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cream-style corn and cooked bacon into the skillet with vegetables. Mix well.
  6. Transfer the corn mixture to a 1-quart baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with 1/8 to 1/4 cup of reserved bacon drippings until evenly coated.
  8. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the corn mixture in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1070.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.0g80%
Saturated Fat 16.6g83%
Cholesterol 52.2mg18%
Sodium 2697.0mg113%
Total Carbohydrate 93.9g32%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 56.3g113%

* 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

Storage: Let cool completely before covering. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350ðF for 15-20 minutes.

Ingredient Substitution: You can use fresh or frozen corn kernels mixed with a little cream of mushroom soup instead of cream-style corn for a different texture.

Tip: For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or black pepper to the breadcrumb topping before baking.

Variation: Try adding a quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top with the breadcrumbs for a cheesy twist.

Keywords: corn, casserole, bacon, iowa, side dish, comfort food, bread crumbs, green pepper, onion, baked, family dinner, potluck, holiday, vegetable, savory, crispy, homestyle, american, midwest, easy
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