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Home » Side Dish » Vegan Corn Casserole (Gluten-Free)

Vegan Corn Casserole (Gluten-Free)

Published: Nov 7, 2021 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This super easy Vegan Corn Casserole is just 5 ingredients and a homemade gluten-free copycat of the classic Jiffy recipe! Just stir the ingredients together and bake in the oven for a simple comforting side dish everyone in the family will love! This dairy-free old-fashioned Southern casserole is like a moist and eggless cornbread soufflé! Perfect for the holidays and feeding a crowd!

overhead view of baked vegan corn casserole in oval casserole dish

Have you ever can corn casserole? Not yet? Well, that has to change the moment you finish reading this post! Image a moist and fluffy, sweet and savory, airy and creamy (yes, at the same time) cornbread that you eat with a fork, with pops of sweet corn kernels studded throughout. One of the easiest recipes you'll ever make and this recipe happens to be vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Crowd-pleasing Southern comfort food that's even easier than the classic Jiffy recipe!

plate with scoop of vegan corn casserole and full casserole to the side

What Is Jiffy Corn Casserole?

Some call it spoonbread, corn pudding, cornbread casserole, corn bowl, but I'll get to the differences in a minute! The classic old-fashioned Jiffy recipe on their website is made with 6 ingredients: Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, one can of whole kernel corn, one can of creamed corn, butter, sour cream, and 2 eggs. Essentially, a dump-and-bake recipe; the definition of comfort food! Just mix and pour into a casserole dish to bake for about 35 minutes and you have one of the tastiest side dishes ever!

What's The Difference Between Cornbread, Corn Casserole, and Corn Pudding?

While they're all similar, they're not the same. Each is made differently and consists of different ingredients. Cornbread, which is a bread that contains cornmeal, is almost the base of all these recipes; the starter or jumping-off point to build on. Corn Casserole uses cornbread mix along with whole kernel corn, creamed corn, butter, sour cream, and sometimes cheese. Corn Pudding, also known as corn mush, is made with stewed corn and water with other thickening agents to make a more gloopy pudding and unstructured jello-like dish.

What Is Spoonbread?

Now, spoonbread is a type of corn casserole that contains eggs. It's creamy like custard and gives you the soufflé effect and a more eggy taste. While corn casserole is basically the same as spoonbread, spoonbread is more of a niche version and less bready than the corn casserole without eggs.

portion of vegan corn casserole on white plate with fork bite

Why You'll Love This Vegan Corn Casserole

This recipe takes things a step further since it's not only vegan, it's also gluten-free! Using homemade gluten-free jiffy corn muffin mix, this recipe is fit for everyone at the table! Vegetarian Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix is vegan but still contains wheat. The way around that is using your own simple homemade mix and then swapping out the dairy with homemade vegan sour cream! This 100% from-scratch recipe is...

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan & Vegetarian
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • Sugar-Free
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Easy & Quick, One-Bowl, 5 Ingredients
  • Comfort Food For A Crowd
  • Great For Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas), Potlucks, Cookouts
  • A Base For More Customized Recipes

From-Scratch Ingredients

ingredients for vegan corn casserole

  • Gluten-Free Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: Use my super easy homemade copycat recipe for gluten-free Jiffy mix! You won't need to include the oil in this original recipe, just whisk together the gluten-free flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. You'll never know it's not from a box!
  • Can of Whole Kernal Corn: Just your standard can of sweet yellow corn. Chose a can with no salt-added. A 15-ounce can of whole corn kernels yields about 2 cups of cooked corn so you can swap in frozen or fresh!
  • Can of Creamed Corn: Did you know that creamed corn is just blended corn, water, sugar, and salt? There is no cream or dairy in canned cream-style corn! You can use a store-bought can or follow the instructions from this recipe to make it yourself (and make it sugar-free) with another can of whole kernel corn which takes just 5 minutes! A standard 14.75-ounce can yields about 1 ¾ cups!
  • Vegan Sour Cream: Use store-bought or make it yourself with 1 cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  • Vegan Butter: One stick of vegan butter, melted. Just pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Once melted, you'll have ½ cup of butter.

Customize It!

You can take this basic 5-ingredient corn casserole recipe and add in some extra ingredients to enhance and customize the flavor if you want!

  • Use Store-Bought Gluten-Free Cornbread Mix: If you feel like using a pre-mixed blend, you can use about 1 ½ cups (8.5 ounces) of store-bought gluten-free cornbread mix like King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill.
  • Add Vegan Cheddar: Want your casserole to be a little cheesy? Add 1 cup of your favorite vegan cheddar cheese shreds!
  • Add Diced Jalapeno: If you want your casserole to be spicy, add some kick by including about ¼ cup of diced jalapenos!
  • Add Chopped Bell Pepper: Some sweet red bell pepper would add a perfect pop of color and tons of bright flavor!
  • Add Diced Onion: You can add some fresh diced sweet onion to your casserole for flavor!
  • Add Dried Herbs: To make this savory corn casserole perfect for the holidays, add some dried thyme, rosemary, and sage!
  • Add Smokiness: Try some vegan coconut bacon for a meatless smokey crunch!
  • Add More Sweetness: If you want a sweetener casserole, you can add some granulated sweetener or vegan honey!

How To Make Vegan Corn Casserole Without Jiffy

four step process to make vegan corn casserole without jiffy mix

  1. Simply add all your ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix everything together until combined.
  3. Pour the corn mixture into a greased 2.5-quart casserole dish.
  4. Bake in the oven at 375°F for about 35 minutes.

Top Tips For Making Your Casserole

  • As long as your baking dish holds at least 2.5-quarts, you can use any shape or size. If you choose a larger casserole dish, you may need less cooking time.
  • You know your corn casserole is done when the edges are golden brown and the top of the casserole begins to form little cracks. The edges will rise slightly and the center will sink just a bit.
  • Make sure you drain the canned kernel corn but do not drain the creamed corn (that won't even work if you try!). You don't want excess liquid in the casserole; this will make it runny and it won't set.
  • Don't want to use vegan butter or oil? You can use unsweetened applesauce which will result in a sweeter casserole with a bit gummier of a texture, more like vegan corn pudding, but still delicious!
  • Make it in your slow cooker! You can make this vegan casserole in your slow cooker on high for about 2 to 2 ½ hours or on low for about 4 hours. Just scoop it out and serve when the casserole has set!

Can You Make It Ahead Of Time?

You can mix together the casserole ingredients in a large bowl a day or two in advance, pour it into your prepared baking dish, and store it in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. When you're ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and bring the casserole to a slight room temperature before baking. Bake as instructed until golden brown.

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How To Serve Corn Casserole

Old-fashioned corn casserole should be served slightly warm, not piping hot or cold. It's perfect as a simple side dish to a holiday meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas. It can also be enjoyed as an easy side to any weeknight family dinner year-round! It pairs well with any cozy entree you'd typically serve cornbread with! Think vegan lentil loaf, hearty bean chili, vegan bbq, or something for the meat-eaters too!

You can always serve it with a pat of vegan butter, even a drizzle of vegan honey or maple syrup! If you want it on the savory side, top it with some salsa. As you can tell, this dish works as a great breakfast for the whole family!

How To Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, covered in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

How To Reheat Leftovers

You can reheat leftovers by warming the entire casserole dish in the oven at 325°F for 10-20 minutes or individual servings in the microwave until warmed through.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze this homemade vegan corn casserole, but the texture will change once defrosted. To freeze the entire casserole, wrap it in plastic wrap then foil and store for up to 3-4 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat the casserole in the oven until warmed throughout. Freezing individual servings is best for texture and can be stored in ziplock bags or small storage containers.

overhead view of half a full baked vegan corn casserole

More Vegan Holiday Side Dishes:

  • Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing
  • Healthy Green Bean Casserole
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
  • Vegan Southern Squash Casserole
  • Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes
  • Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
  • Southern Pineapple Casserole

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Vegan Corn Casserole (Gluten-Free)

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This super easy Vegan Corn Casserole is just 5 ingredients and a homemade gluten-free copycat of the classic Jiffy recipe! Just stir the ingredients together and bake in the oven for a simple comforting side dish everyone in the family will love! This dairy-free old-fashioned Southern casserole is like a moist and eggless cornbread soufflé! Perfect for the holidays and feeding a crowd!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American, Southern

Ingredients

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  • 1 Batch Homemade Gluten-Free Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (no oil, 1 ½ Cups)*
  • 1 15 oz Can No Salt-Added Whole Kernal Yellow Corn (2 Cups)
  • 1 14.75 oz Can Cream-Style Corn or Homemade (1 ¾ Cups)
  • 1 Cup Vegan Sour Cream*
  • ½ Cup Melted Vegan Butter (1 stick)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free Jiffy mix, drained kernel corn, creamed corn, vegan sour cream, and melted butter. Stir well to combine.
  3. Grease a 2.5-quart baking dish and pour the casserole batter in, smoothing out the top.
  4. Bake the corn casserole for about 35 minutes in the oven until lightly golden brown around the edges and the top has small cracks.
  5. Remove and let cool slightly before scooping out portions and serving.

Notes

  • You can use gluten-free cornbread mix instead. Use 1 ½ cups (8.5 ounces) of store-bought gluten-free cornbread mix like King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill.
  • To make homemade sour cream mix 1 cup of unsweetened plain coconut yogurt with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, covered in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers by warming the entire casserole dish in the oven at 325°F for 10-20 minutes or individual servings in the microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅛ of Casserole

Keywords: corn casserole, vegan corn casserole, corn pudding, spoonbread, gluten-free corn casserole, jiffy corn casserole

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The easier the recipe, the more delicious it tends to be! You can't mess up with no-fail vegan cornbread casserole! Simple, quick, easy, and 100% delicious! Celiac-approved, perfectly vegan, holiday comfort food that will have friends and family going wild for more!

So tell me:

+ What do you call corn casserole?

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  1. Alyna

    December 20, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Excited to try this for my 18 month old niece who was just diagnosed with EOE and is on a strict dairy free/gluten free diet.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      December 20, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Y'all will enjoy it! This is easily one of my favorite recipes of 2021!

      Reply
  2. Katie

    November 12, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Love this! It will be the perfect addition for our table at thanksgiving with a few gluten free friends who will be joining us!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 12, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Everyone will devour this casserole!

      Reply
  3. Angie

    November 12, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Great corn casserole recipe! I've saved it to make it for my vegan family members.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 12, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Why wouldn't you just make it for yourself?

      Reply
  4. Ruth

    November 11, 2021 at 5:35 am

    This sounds so delicious! I love corn recipes. Thank you for sharing 😊

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 11, 2021 at 6:48 am

      Ha, me too! Delicious, easy, and flavorful!

      Reply
  5. Martina

    November 11, 2021 at 5:02 am

    It’s only been a few months since I became vegan, and I’m constantly looking for new recipes to try. This looks like a quick and easy recipe that is perfectly fit for a beginner like me! Thanks for sharing xx

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 11, 2021 at 6:48 am

      An easy win for the holidays!

      Reply
  6. Courtney

    November 10, 2021 at 8:42 am

    I love this vegan version! I’m definitely making it for our thanksgiving table this year. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 10, 2021 at 9:12 am

      A new essential for our table!

      Reply
  7. Kevin

    November 08, 2021 at 11:07 am

    This is perfect for Thanksgiving, despite it being vegan and gluten-free, I think everyone will enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      November 08, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Michele Morin

        November 10, 2021 at 7:13 am

        LOVE a good corn casserole!

        Reply
        • Rebecca Pytell

          November 10, 2021 at 9:12 am

          Why are you replying to this?

          Reply

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