Creamy corn casserole made with cream cheese – this cheesy corn doubles as a dip! It’s a classic side dish that is perfect for parties as a dip or a family-friendly side dish.
I’m not sure how I escaped 6 years in Kansas City without a deep love for barbecue, but I’ve never really cared for it. Any time we had guests in from out of town, they wanted to experience the barbecue.
I can’t blame them, I love doing the same when I travel! There’s nothing better than getting a taste of a city’s food culture when you’re visiting somewhere new.
I was often guilty of being the person who made a meal on anything-but-barbecue during our time there. Joe’s Kansas City BBQ has the best french fries. Seriously. I could live on them.
That’s okay with me though! Just because you don’t enjoy the main dish in a barbecue dinner doesn’t mean you can’t have just as much fun, right? Side dishes will win for me every single time!
I LOVE a great side dish– yes, often more than the main dish… and I’ve shared countless recipes with you over the years! Try this cabbage salad, spaghetti pasta salad, homemade potato salad and crispy brussels sprouts if you’re looking for more incredible options.
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The Best Cheesy Corn Recipe – Just Like Jack Stack
Another local favorite bbq side dish is Jack Stack Cheesy Corn, which is absolutely incredible. I realized years later that they share their recipe on their website and have even made it at home a few times.
When it comes to all things cheese, I’m almost an expert. I’ve developed my own Cheesy Corn casserole that’s even creamier than the original and doubles as a dip! What could be better?
Why You’ll Love this Cheesy Corn
It’s SO good that I’ve called creamy cheesy corn dinner more times than I care to admit.
Actually, I think it’s perfectly acceptable to call this delicious corn dinner since it includes a couple different food groups! It reminds me a little of the sweet cream corn that we ate when I was a kid, but so much better.
It’s the perfect blend of sweet, crunchy corn and salty, creamy cheeses. It comes together so quickly and it’s such a flexible option for parties- sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients For Corn Casserole
- Fresh sweet corn – You can use canned, frozen corn or fresh cooked corn kernels. All work beautifully here!
- Velveeta (please don’t judge me – when it’s right, it’s right!) *you can certainly use freshly shredded cheddar cheese in place of Velveeta, but this is a rare recipe where Velveeta wins, in my opinion!
- cream cheese – You can use a lighter cream cheese here if you’d like to cut the fat a little.
- butter – You can use salted or unsalted – I generally have salted on hand so that’s what we use.
- minced garlic – I am a fan of shortcuts when they don’t change flavor, and store bought pre-minced garlic works beautifully here.
- diced ham – any kind of cubed/diced ham will work! You can even get fancy and try a pancetta or proscuitto.
How to Make Cheesy Corn
- In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, add corn, velveeta, cream cheese, butter and garlic. Stir until melted.
- Stir in cubes of ham.
- Serve in a casserole dish for a side dish or slow cooker to keep warm as a corn dip.
Tips for the Best Cheesy Corn Dip
There are a couple notable differences in this Cheesy Corn recipe that set it apart from the rest.
- First and foremost, I don’t bake it! This recipe can be made entirely on the stovetop, which makes this Cheesy Corn Dip recipe so creamy and really quick and easy to make. Oven space is always a commodity at our house especially during the holidays.
- While some cheesy corn recipes call for bacon, I prefer diced ham in this particular recipe. I think it coordinates better with the texture of the corn kernels. However, feel free to modify if your family prefers bacon!
- Want to throw it in the oven to keep it warm? Feel free to do so! Cover with aluminum foil and keep the oven at around 350 degrees for up to one hour. Some people prefer this extra step simply because they like the crispy baked edges of cheese!
- Feel free to serve this corn casserole or corn dip in your crockpot! Leave the crockpot on the lowest/warm setting to keep it warm. This can be ideal for potlucks, too.
Corn Dip Recipe
Oh, I should also mention that this is an incredible Corn Dip recipe! Serve cheesy corn as a dip with tortilla or corn chips. You won’t regret it.
It’s not just a side dish…it’s so much more than that! In fact, if you’re serving a large amount of guests, I would certainly double the recipe. It’s just that good!
You can easily double or triple this recipe right within the printable card! Simply use the slider bar to change all the ingredient amounts to fit your needs.
Where To Serve This Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese
One of the things that makes this such a crowd-pleasing side dish or dip is that it is seasonless! This delicious cheesy corn works as well for your summertime parties as it does throughout the year.
- Perfect for backyard barbeques in the summer
- The ultimate Thanksgiving side dish your family will devour
- The perfect appetizer for your Christmas spread
- Delicious for Easter as it coordinates beautifully with ham
What Readers Are Saying About This Corn Casserole
- Rebecca says: “All 7 of my children loved it and asked for seconds.” Rebecca that’s a WIN!
- Linda says: “I’m gonna try this but adding bacon instead of ham!” Always a delicious option.
- Cheryl says: “I love how versatile this recipe is! Whether you enjoy it as a side or a dip, it’s a crowd pleaser!” I completely agree, Cheryl! Glad you’re enjoying it!
If you love recipes like this one, don’t miss this incredible Gratin Dauphinois recipe!
To see how easy this Cheesy Corn Recipe is, watch the video in this post.
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Corn Casserole (Cheesy Corn)
Ingredients
- 2 cans corn drained or 8 ears of corn, boiled
- 8 oz velveeta cubed
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/3 lb slice of ham (1 thick slice), cubed
Instructions
- In a medium sized pan over medium heat, add corn, velveeta, cream cheese, butter and garlic. Stir until melted.
- Stir in ham.
- Serve in a casserole dish for a side dish or slow cooker to keep warm as a corn dip.
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Notes
Tips for the Best Cheesy Corn Dip
- This recipe can be made entirely on the stovetop, which makes this Cheesy Corn Dip recipe so creamy and really quick and easy to make. Oven space is always a commodity at our house especially during the holidays.
- While some cheesy corn recipes call for bacon, I prefer diced ham in this particular recipe. I think it coordinates better with the texture of the corn kernels. However, feel free to modify if your family prefers bacon!
- Want to throw it in the oven to keep it warm? Feel free to do so! Cover with aluminum foil and keep the oven at around 350 degrees for up to one hour. Some people prefer this extra step simply because they like the crispy baked edges of cheese!
- Feel free to serve this dip in your crockpot! Leave the crockpot on the lowest/warm setting to keep it warm. This can be ideal for potlucks, too.
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I just want this recipe. It’s very easy. I’m not really a fan of corn but it is pretty good and I’m sure my husband will love it.
Hope you enjoy it!
All I have to say is wow! I made this tonight with some grilled chicken and it was delicious!!!
Thank you, Ashlynne! So glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to rate!
Made this for big family thanksgiving meal – doubled it and left out the ham for a straight veggie dish (in the crock pot!). As a huge Jack Stack fan, this was a perfect copy. And everyone raved over it, whereas two years ago another cheesy corn recipe had me taking home a lot of leftovers. Thank you for my newest go-to potluck recipe!
Oh that makes me so happy! Thanks for leaving a review Kate! Hope your holidays are filled with joy (and cookies!
Oh my! What a creamy corn casserole this was. Your recipe was so well written and helpful. Thanks so much.
I can’t remember the last time I had corn casserole but I am so excited to try this! My family is going to love how cheesy this is!
I loved how cheesy this is! So easy to make too!
This is so good with corn chips! It’s always a hit at parties!
This is a great side for Sunday dinner!
This is the best comfort food! I am making this again for sure!
I’ve heard of lots of cheesy dips but not corn dip until now! This was so delicious!
So glad you loved it, too!
It was so cheesy!! I love it! I can’t wait to make it again!
This is so cheesy! My family would love this!
I adore corn dips, so I just had to try this! I was dubious about the Velveeta, but we absolutely loved this recipe!!
Fantastic just as is. Just like Jack Stack made a double batch on stove served in crock pot it was great thanks! Goes into the keeper file for sure!!!
SO glad you loved it! Thank you for taking the time to share!
This totally can count as dinner!! Love it!
This is the perfect cozy side dish for sunday dinner! A real crowd pleaser!
This dip is always so popular at our parties! Great flavors.
Cheesy anything is a hit in my house. I’m bookmarking this to make ASAP!
I love corn! this cheesy recipe sounds so good!! i will be adding it to my menu this week!
I love how versatile this recipe is! Whether you enjoy it as a side or a dip, it’s a crowd pleaser!
Yum! This looks amazing! I think we will be adding this recipe to our Thanksgiving menu.
Can’t wait to add this to my thanksgiving menu.
My favorite! So delicious and easy to make!
One of my favorites!
Looks amazing!
I’m gonna try this but adding bacon instead of ham!
Bacon, pancetta and ham are all deligh! Enjoy!
FYI: Jack Stack no longer posts their recipe for Cheesy Corn. If you have it, please post it. I’d like to read it.
Thanks
This is just about it – try it, you’lol love it!
All 7 of my children loved it and asked for seconds.
Now that’s a win!!!
i have not had cheesy corn but it looks great. you could easily make it vegetarian without the ham.
Absolutely!
Cheese + corn = YUM!
xo
Kate
Thanks, Kate!