Corn & Zucchini Casserole – An easy cornbread casserole filled with corn and fresh zucchini makes a perfect side dish!
I’m so excited to bring you this recipe today. I shared it a few months ago on Mandy’s Recipe Box, and I couldn’t wait to do the same here. Corn Casserole has to be one of my favorite side dishes. It is so easy and so good, and it all starts with a box cornbread mix! Well, with zucchini season in full swing, I thought it would be a great addition to a family favorite. It’s moist, buttery perfection and a perfect summer side!
I often hear from readers who make their own cornbread mix. That would work fine here too! Just use your own recipe and add in the chopped onion, cream-style corn, and the shredded zucchini. Don’t forget the butter either!
Hope you enjoy this summer side as much as we did! See y’all next week, and be sure to check out other perfect side dishes below!
- 1 stick butter
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Place stick of butter in a 7 x 10 baking dish. Place in oven to melt butter while the oven preheats.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix cornbread mix, egg, and milk until combined.
- Mix in onion, cream-style corn, and shredded zucchini.
- Once butter has melted, remove from oven. Pour batter onto butter in casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Joanie @ Zagleft says
I love corn casserole and make it often around the holidays but I’ve never added zucchini to it. What a great idea and the perfect way to use up all of my zucchini.
Jaren says
Thanks Joanie!
Stephanie says
MMmmm what an awesome side dish for summer!
Jaren says
Thanks Stephanie!
MAXIE MOATES says
HOW DO YOU SHRED ZUCHINNI?? I’VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE.
Jaren says
I use a cheese grater! Super easy!
Annie @Maebells says
I am SUCH a big casserole fan. It is my favorite things to cook or eat. I love this corn and zucchini version! So delicious!
Jaren says
Thanks Annie!
Sara says
This looks insanely good, I’ve pinned it! Do you think I could make it with fresh corn?
Jaren says
Thanks Sara! I’ve never tried it with fresh corn, and opt to use the cream-style corn for the extra moisture. I would maybe try adding a little more milk to it if I used fresh corn.
Holly @ 3 Yummy Tummies says
Yum…I love the idea of adding zucchini to corn casserole. This is really one of my favorite side dishes.
Jaren says
Thanks Holly!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Oh my goodness…I am obsessed with all things corn and zucchini lately! Loving this casserole! Pinned!
Nutmeg Nanny says
What a beautiful and delicious looking summertime dish. Love that sweet corn and zucchini combo…yum!
Fully Alive says
Hello. What size is the canned corn?
Jaren says
Hi! It’s the regular 15 oz can. Thanks for visiting!
Fully Alive says
Made this tonight for dinner. (Thanks for the prompt response to my inquiry about the size can!) One word – Yum-O! It really turned out like the photo (beautiful) and took 30 minutes just as the recipe indicated. Thank you for sharing!
Jaren says
Hi! I’m so glad you liked it! That is definitely a favorite of mine too! Thanks for letting me know!!
Julie says
My mother in law made this for us and it was delicious!
Do you think we could make this and freeze before cooking?
Thanks!
Jaren says
Hi Julie! Thanks so much for letting me know! I have never made it and froze it before cooking, so I’m not exactly sure it would turn out. I do imagine that it would do fine baking and then freezing though. I need to give it a try. Glad you guys enjoyed it!
Suzanne jones says
I didn’t have any zucchini but I had plenty of yellow squash. It’s in the oven now! The batter tasted good, lol!
Jaren says
Hi Suzanne! That sounds like such a great substitute!! Hope you enjoy it!!
Megan Rae says
I made this tonight for dinner along with pork chops, it was delicious! My dad ate dinner later and text me with compliments about how good the cornbread zucchini casserole was! I did have to bake mine for longer than 30 minutes, otherwise followed the recipe 🙂
Jaren says
Hi Megan! I’m so glad y’all like it!! Thanks for letting me know!
Jean Barley says
Do you squeeze the zucchini?
Jaren says
Hi Jean! I do not squeeze the zucchini. Hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting!
Kim says
Hi. Making this tomorrow, do you need to squeeze or drain the zucchini?
Jaren says
Hi Kim! No need to drain or squeeze! Hope you enjoy!!
Mdot Tatum says
This is so good! I made it today abs I can’t stay away from it…it’s delicious!
Jaren says
We love this one too!! Thanks for letting me know!!
Linda Niggemann says
Could you possibly add hamburger or sausage to this for a complete meal
Jaren says
Hi Linda! I’m actually posting a new recipe like this in a few days!! It has hamburger, and we loved it!
Arlene Volkay says
Can you advise the nutrition content? Thank you.
Jaren says
Hi Arlene! I do not include nutrition content on my site. If you have a smartphone with the “My Fitness Pal” app, you can import recipes from sites like mine to calculate nutrition. I just put it in there and it came out to about 261 calories, 15.9 grams of fat a serving. You can cut back on the butter to reduce the calories and fat.
Nora says
Hi, can cheese be added to this recipe?
Jaren says
Hi Nora, I’ve never made it with cheese before, but I’m sure you could mix in some shredded cheese and it would turn out fine.
Leah says
Do you think this could be made in a crockpot?
Jaren says
Hi Leah! I have never tried making this kind of dish in a crock pot. I would definitely use a slow cooker liner or foil to make the clean up easy. I would try cooking it on high for a few hours or until the center is set and turning golden brown on the edges.
Dawn Patterson says
Can you freeze it, I absolutely love this recipe and now have half of my family making this
Jaren says
So glad to hear that, Dawn! I have not tried to freeze it, but I would think it would freeze okay.
Clarissa says
Beware! This recipe is addicting. It really is , and it’s absolutely delicious, just as written! I’ve made it numerous times. It’s just as good left over the next day too, if you are lucky enough to have leftovers. 🤗
Jaren says
So glad you liked it, Clarissa!
Susan Thurston says
Just made this tonight and I have to say, this is amazing!! Such comfort food and such a great way to use excess zucchini from our garden. I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out better than expected!
Susan Thurston says
Just made this and I have to say, this is amazing!! I made it just as the recipe stated and it was such comfort food!
Jaren says
So awesome to hear, Susan! Thanks for letting me know!!!
MiMi says
I have made this a few times now and it is delicious.
Making it for Thanksgiving and would like to double the recipe in a larger pan. Just not sure if I should use double the butter melted in the pan? Anyone have any experience doing that that?
Jaren says
Hi MiMi! I would double the butter 🙂
MiMi says
I forgot to say in my previous comment that I add some whole kernel corn to this as well (in addition to the cream style). 1 can, drained or 3/4 – 1 cup frozen. I don’t really measure, just put some in. ☺️
LizaJo says
This sounds delicious! I have added finely chopped, steamed broccoli to corn casserole before, but never thought about adding zucchini (or summer squash!). Definitely going on the list for summer when it squash season again.
Jaren says
Hi LizaJo! I’ll have to try adding broccoli next time! Sounds great!
Lee says
Made this tonight but used less butter. It was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Jaren says
So glad you gave it a try!