Macaroni Corn Casserole

Mar 31, 2024

Experience the creamy and comforting goodness of macaroni corn casserole. This irresistible dish combines the rich, cheesiness of macaroni with the sweetness of corn, creating a delightful symphony of flavors!

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Get ready to savor every bite of this mouthwatering casserole — the combination of mac and cheese with corn is irresistible!

Macaroni corn casserole takes classic mac and cheese to new heights by introducing sweet, juicy corn kernels into the mix. To take it up a notch, a buttery Ritz cracker crumble topping adds a crunchy golden crust, providing a satisfying contrast to the creamy interior.

This corn macaroni casserole is the ultimate comfort food that strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. This dish is perfect for a crowd, whether that be at a potluck, family gathering, or as a comforting weeknight dinner!

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13″ baking dish — either butter or nonstick cooking spray will work.

STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked elbow macaroni, cream-style corn, whole corn kernels (including the juice), diced Velveeta cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Thoroughly mix all these to create your cheesy base.

STEP THREE: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle it on top of the diced butter stick, promoting a golden, flavorful crust.

STEP FOUR: Cover the baking dish securely with foil, then place in the oven and bake mac and cheese with corn for 20 minutes.

STEP FIVE: Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl until it becomes a smooth liquid. Stir the crushed Ritz crackers into the melted butter, creating a buttery and crunchy topping for the macaroni and corn casserole.

STEP SIX: After 20 minutes of baking, remove the foil and stir the macaroni corn casserole.

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the macaroni and corn casserole. Then, generously sprinkle the butter and Ritz cracker crumb mixture over the cheese.

STEP EIGHT: Return the uncovered baking dish to the oven and continue baking the corn macaroni casserole for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese turns bubbly and golden brown.

Make a few simple swaps for a gluten free version of this recipe! Use your favorite GF pasta as long as it’s a small shape like elbow or penne noodles.

Then, replace the Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers for the topping — or skip it altogether!

You can absolutely adapt the recipe to make macaroni and corn casserole in a slow cooker! Keep in mind that it won’t be completely hands-off, and it will take longer to cook. You will also have to make some adjustments to the crunchy cracker topping.

You can make a variation of macaroni corn casserole without creamed corn.

Instead, you can use whole corn kernels and add a combination of heavy cream, milk, or sour cream to achieve a creamy texture.

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Experience the creamy and comforting goodness of macaroni corn casserole. This irresistible dish combines the rich, cheesiness of macaroni with the sweetness of corn, creating a delightful symphony of flavors!

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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