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Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole

Stacey – November 7, 2019 – 7 Comments

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This post has been sponsored by Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support me.  Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole being spooned

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It seems impossible, but Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. I just can’t believe it. 

Every year I get comments and emails from nice folks asking what they can do to make the holiday special and less stressful.  My advice is always the same: make things easy on yourself.  Pick a few superstar dishes to focus on and fill in with other delicious, less fussy recipes that are easy to prepare.  Also, do as much prep in advance as you can, so that you have less to stress about the day of.  

Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole in green serving dish

One delicious recipe that perfectly fits that bill is my Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole.  I took my original Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole and kicked it up a few notches by adding green onions and pimiento peppers, among a few other changes.  This added tons of flavor with no extra work at all!

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The best part is that it’s really just a pour and stir recipe, which makes the perfect, no-fuss Thanksgiving side. Yeah, you do have to cook the rice in advance, but you can do that early on Thanksgiving morning and have it ready and waiting to be added into the mix.  

Plus, relying on Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn means you’ve got a cost-effective way to add even more deliciousness to the table.  That’s not the only benefit – you’ve also got the convenience of having all of the peeling, chopping, and husking the corn done for you to get this dish on the table!  That means more time to spend with your family – and that’s what this day should really be about! Right?

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This year, you can celebrate the holidays with Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables by sharing your favorite simple and delicious holiday recipe. You could even win a $1,250 cash prize in the process! To enter the Libby’s® Cansgiving sweepstakes, visit https://bit.ly/32h78fp until Nov. 22nd and upload your recipe, or enter on Instagram and Twitter by using the hashtags #Cansgiving and #sweepstakes and tagging @LibbysTable! Terms and conditions may apply.

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Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 to 10
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25-ounce) cans Libby's® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) packet yellow rice mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt & pepper*

Instructions

  • Cook the rice mix according to the package instructions.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, drained Libby's® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, sour cream, cream of celery soup, pimientos, green onion, and about half of the cheese together. Add salt and pepper to taste.*
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese starts to brown and bubble around the edges.

Notes

*I know how frustrating it can be to some folks to see the phrase "Add salt and pepper to taste." They'd much rather have an actual amount. Here's the thing with this recipe... The different brands of yellow rice mix are going to have varying levels of salt and spices in them so putting a specific amount of salt in the recipe might be too much if you use one brand or too little, if you use another. Taste the mixture and add 1/4 teaspoon of each salt and pepper and continue adding, stirring, and tasting until you get it to a place that tastes good to you.
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  1. Rhonda

    September 6, 2022 at 12:13 am

    I made your ultimate cheesy 🧀 corn casserole the other night 🌙 and it’s SO FRIGGIN DELICIOUS AND DECADENT!!! Will definitely be making it again!!!!

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    • Stacey

      September 6, 2022 at 8:26 am

      I am so glad you loved it!

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  2. Lynn D Pottet

    May 26, 2021 at 10:44 am

    What is yellow rice mix??

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    • Stacey

      May 26, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      It’s simply a packet of rice and seasonings to make yellow (or saffron) rice. It’s very common and found in the rice section of your grocery store. Here’s an example: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vigo-Yellow-Rice-5-oz-Pack-of-12/17236668

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  3. Pamela Orange

    December 3, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Thought it would be fun to tell you that my sister made this for the big Thanksgiving dinner at my house this year and it was a HUGE hit!

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    • Stacey

      December 6, 2019 at 9:28 am

      That’s so awesome, Pamela! SO glad everyone enjoyed it!

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