Ingredients

Scale

(Serves 6–8)

Casserole base:

4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4–5 ears—you love seasonal produce!)
→ Or 2 (15 oz) cans no-salt-added corn, drained + rinsed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium options!)
½ cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt (you love high-protein!)
¼ cup melted butter or olive oil
2 large eggs
½ cup almond flour (you love almond flour—keeps it GF/low-carb!)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste

Topping:

¼ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan
Optional: Crushed pork rinds or sliced almonds for crunch (you love texture!)

Instructions

1. Prep corn (if using fresh):

Stovetop: Boil ears 5 minutes; cool, then cut kernels off cob.
No-cook hack: Use raw corn—it’s sweet and crisp in summer!

2. Mix batter:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, melted butter, almond flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in corn and 1 cup cheese.

3. Bake:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking dish.
Pour mixture into dish; top with extra cheese and optional crunch.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and set (center should not jiggle).

4. Serve:

Cool 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use fresh summer corn—sweetest and most tender (raw or barely cooked).
✅ Don’t overmix after adding corn—keeps kernels intact.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium cheese + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra smoked paprika and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally low-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 10g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Almond flour binder keeps it keto
→ Reduce corn to 2 cups; add extra zucchini or cauliflower
→ Net carbs drop to 6g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Assemble unbaked casserole; refrigerate 24 hours (add 5 min to bake time)
→ Fully baked dish freezes 3 months (thaw overnight; reheat covered at 350°F for 30 min)

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a side for grilled meats, burgers, or roasted chicken
→ With a green salad for light lunch
→ For holiday tables (pairs perfectly with turkey!)

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):