Description
This easy Corn Casserole is a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish featuring creamy plant-based cheese and a smooth texture from a natural gelling agent. Combining sweet corn flavors with a golden baked crust, it is perfect as a wholesome side or main dish for cozy dinners and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent (such as pectin, agar, or carrageenan)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 cup vegetable milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a casserole dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote a golden crust.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the plant-based cheese, vegetable milk, olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth to create a creamy mixture.
- Add the Corn and Seasoning: Fold in the corn kernels (fresh or thawed if frozen), onion powder (natural), salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to keep the corn kernels intact and evenly distributed.
- Pour and Bake: Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is set but still moist inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing to let the natural gelling agent settle, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when possible for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Gently fold ingredients to keep the corn kernels whole and maintain a pleasant bite.
- For even baking, cover the casserole loosely with foil for the first half of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Adjust sweetness by tasting the corn first and adding a touch of maple syrup or agave nectar if desired.
- Be precise with the natural gelling agent amount to ensure the casserole sets properly without becoming dense.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn casserole, plant-based cheese, natural gelling agent, vegetarian side dish, creamy corn bake, family-friendly casserole
