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Golden-brown baked gratin, a delicious take on Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, in a decorative blue and white dish.
Oliver Grant

The Ultimate Creamy Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

This dish is a creamy and savory cornbread casserole, perfect as a hearty side. It combines cornbread mix with sour cream, two types of corn, and can be customized with cheese and jalapeños.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Jalapeno, chopped optional, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Grated cheddar cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup Diced green bell pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup Diced onion optional
  • 1 package Cornbread mix 8.5 ounce, such as Jiffy
  • 1 cup Sour cream or 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup, or less for healthier version
  • 1 can Cream style corn 15 ounce, do not drain
  • 1 can Corn, drained 15 ounce
  • 2 eggs Beaten eggs or 3 egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2.5 quart baking dish or an 8x8/9x9 pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine sour cream, drained corn, creamed corn, melted butter, and beaten eggs, then stir in cornbread mix, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and bake for 45-60 minutes until golden and set; let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Optional: For added spice and cheese, finely dice and mix in jalapeño, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper, and onion with the other wet ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g

Notes

Note: While the recipe title refers to 'Mashed Potatoes,' the provided ingredients and instructions describe a delicious Cornbread Casserole. This card reflects the details of the cornbread casserole.

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