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Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole and Celebrating the Small Stuff

Stacey – November 6, 2012 – 37 Comments

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Spoonful of Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole

There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. ~Robert Brault

The other day I posted this quote on the Southern Bite Facebook page and it really struck a chord with a lot of people.  So much so that I thought it deserved a more prominent place with the Southern Bite family.  The truth is, we do have exactly how ever many celebrations that we choose to have. 

Growing up, my Mom did an excellent job making everyday victories seem special.  I guess you could say we celebrated a lot.  It didn’t have to be anything more than a special snack waiting for me when I got home from school or my favorite dessert after supper; it was just a little something to celebrate a success or victory. 

I wasn’t much of a sports kid, but longed for the neat trophies to display in my room like my sports-centered friends had.  I even played a season of baseball hoping for a shiny trophy in the end.  I guess I just wanted something to show off my accomplishments.  And what better to do that than a trophy?  Well, each year after the final report card, Mom would head down to the trophy shop and have a trophy made just for me saying “All A Honor Roll” or something like that just so that I had something to show like my friends. 

You see, it doesn’t have to be anything huge or elaborate.  It’s just important to take the time to acknowledge the little victories in life.  I think you might find later on that the little things we’re actually the big ones.

What do you need to be celebrating today?

Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole in a baking dish This Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole is one of those recipes that always seems to make its way to the table for family gatherings and holidays.  I’m not sure what it is about the cheesy goodness that makes it so popular, but it is certainly a favorite with my family.  

Spoonful of Cheesy Corn and Rice CasseroleSavory yellow rice combines with whole kernel corn, cream of chicken soup, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese to create a side dish that’s just as easy as it is delicious! 

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Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 (5-ounce) packet yellow rice mix
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Combine cooked rice, cream of chicken, corn, and butter; mix well.
  • Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven, top with cheese, and return to oven until cheese is melted.
Spoonful of Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole
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  1. Wanda

    February 12, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    I’m making this today and it’s not my first time but I mixed everything together including the cheese. I hope it’ll taste ok, just got in a rush!! I fuss at my daughters all the time for not reading directions, now look at me, reading them and still messing up!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 14, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      Ha! I’m sure it will be delicious!

      Reply
  2. Patti Goodman

    November 14, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    I made a double batch of this for the first time last thanksgiving and it was a big hit! It has been requested that I bring a quadruple batch for thanksgiving, so that’s what I’m going to do! My entire family loved it!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 16, 2021 at 11:36 am

      Awesome! Love to hear about my recipes making it to folks’ Thanksgiving menus and to have something requested again is a true honor! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  3. Cathy

    June 28, 2021 at 8:33 am

    This is going to be delicious! I am adding some salt, pepper and hot sauce and I’m thinking putting a layer of zucchini slices on the top. Going to serve slow cooker beef stew meat over the top of it.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 28, 2021 at 10:31 am

      That sounds amazing, Cathy! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Mariko

    September 2, 2018 at 1:22 am

    I am bringing this to a family potluck. How many servings do you think this recipe feeds. I’m thinking I may need to double or triple. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 4, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      I think you could get about 6. Hope y’all enjoy!

      Reply
    • Melissa

      August 14, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Can you use a can of cream corn instead of kernel corn??

      Reply
      • Stacey

        August 15, 2022 at 11:11 am

        I have never tried this but it should work. The dish will more than likely end up a lot sweeter though!

        Reply
  5. Linda

    May 30, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Would like to know where to find a 5oz packet of yellow rice and the brand. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 30, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      I buy it at my local grocery stores or even Walmart. I use the Vigo brand most often.

      Reply
  6. Pam Sellers

    May 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Where do you get a 5oz packet of yellow rice?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 30, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      I buy it at my local grocery stores or even Walmart. I use the Vigo brand most often.

      Reply
  7. Dee Harris-Hofmann

    April 18, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    I made this as a main dinner dish simply adding two cans of drained tuna and subbing creamed corn for moisture. It was AMAZING!! The original recipe will now be my side for the family holidays, thank you for such and easy and delicious meal ????

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 19, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Way to make it your own! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. J. Sonnier

    May 29, 2017 at 9:13 am

    A colleague brought this to a TGIF luncheon at school, but he was reluctant to share the recipe. This is a happy find. I want to send this to a dude in Dallas, but he will search the internet until he finds a better recipe to send back. Duuuuh…. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 31, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Ha! Hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Carlene

    October 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Can you use white rice?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 26, 2016 at 9:11 am

      Yellow rice has so much great flavor, I’m just not sure it would be the same with plain white rice.

      Reply
      • Daniel

        July 30, 2021 at 12:35 pm

        My late wife made it with write rice as she was not very adventurous and it was good, but the yellow rice sounds extra good. Definitely going to try it as now I’m a more adventurous cook.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          August 4, 2021 at 9:36 am

          Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

          Reply
  10. Lynn

    May 17, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    this sounds wonderful, can’t wait to make it

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 19, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. With Wings

    August 21, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    The recipe sounds so good!!! Loved your story too!!! Our daughter purchased all of the things her 5 year old needed for ballet classes and with her not knowing anyone and not wanting to be without her mommy being in there, she did not want to go back the next week and it pondered on her little heart all week. She stopped dancing. When my daughter called the dance studio and explained what was happening to her , they were so understanding. The moment she found out she did not have to go back she asked if she could have her stuff still and her mommy said “Yes”. I wished everyone that may read this could have seen her. After hugging her mommy and I, she put all of her ballet suit on and danced all over the room to Christian songs. I told my daughter that never would it be her 10 minutes of “shame”, but her 10 minutes of “fame” and she was dancing for GOD and us and that was OK. Two years has passed and she’s still shy, but if only GOD and us know that she would be a good ballerina, gymnast, or cheerleader that would be OK too!!! Thank you for all of the recipes and stories too!!! God bless you!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 22, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Thanks for sharing your sweet story! It’s so important to celebrate things in life, even if they seem small.

      Reply
  12. Sandra Ruper

    November 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I saute a little onion, celery and red bell pepper in butter till softened and add to this…extra good and colorful too.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      Sounds wonderful! What a GREAT addition!

      Reply
  13. Robert B. (citycowboy)

    November 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    OH MAN….bet this would go over really well with my friends and I for Thanksgiving dinner

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

      I bet so, Robert. We almost always have it at Thanksgiving! And it’s SO easy.

      Reply
  14. Claudine Bratcher

    November 7, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Now this looks good! My better half LOVES anything with corn so I’ll surely be making this.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 7, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Wonderful! I hope y’all enjoy it!

      Reply
    • Evonne

      September 14, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      I made this for the first time tonight for dinner, and it was out of this world delicious. My one son said, he could of eaten the whole pan by himself. I loved it as well, as it was fast and easy to make. And not high in calories at all. I would recommend this recipe to others to try. I used Vigo Authentic Saffron Yellow Rice. On a scale of 1 to 10 my family gives this one a 10+!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 15, 2014 at 3:54 pm

        Wonderful, Evonne! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!!

        Reply

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