Description
This Sweet Corn Casserole is a comforting and creamy side dish made with fresh or canned sweet corn, plant-based cheese, and a natural gelling agent. Perfect for family meals, it offers a rich, silky texture balanced with the natural sweetness of corn and a delightfully crisp breadcrumb topping. Easy to prepare and bake, it suits holidays, potlucks, or everyday dinners with flexible variations to match your tastes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or canned sweet corn kernels, drained if canned
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 cup less sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a casserole dish with plant-based butter to prevent sticking and add richness.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the less sodium vegetable broth, plant-based butter, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), onion powder (natural), and garlic powder (natural). Stir in the plant-based cheese (plant-based) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Corn and Natural Gelling Agent: Gently fold the sweet corn kernels into the creamy wet mixture to keep texture intact. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and mix well to ensure a tender hold.
- Pour and Top: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top for a crisp crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set but still moist inside. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen sweet corn for the best texture and flavor over canned if possible.
- Pre-toast breadcrumbs lightly in a pan with plant-based butter to enhance crunch and flavor.
- Gently fold ingredients to avoid breaking down corn kernels and keep texture lively.
- Add a splash of vegetable broth if the mixture feels too thick before baking to maintain creaminess.
- Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Corn Casserole, plant-based cheese, creamy side dish, vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce