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WW Recipe of the Day: Paula Deen Corn Casserole Made Lighter
Today I’m sharing a recipe for an easy healthier, lighter take on Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole. A tasty, versatile side dish this southern spoon bread, is always a hit whenever I serve it.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Lighter Corn Casserole?
This corn casserole is Bobby Deen’s lighter healthier take on his mom, Paula Deen’s classic southern spoon bread. It’s chewy on the edges, creamy in the center and filled with sweet corn flavor. Lower in fat and calories and much more Weight Watchers friendly than the original, but just as delicious.
According to my calculations, each serving has 209 calories and:
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make Bobby Deen’s Corn Casserole Made Lighter
This casserole couldn’t be easier….just stir together your ingredients…
And then pour it into a lightly greased baking dish…
Here’s a video where Bobby Deen makes his lighter corn casserole for his mom and his Aunt Peggy:
Recipe Notes, Additions or Substitutions
This recipe can be modified in any number of ways. While the original recipe called for low fat sour cream, I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt instead. Possible tasty additions include:
- Shredded low fat cheese such as cheddar, jack or pepper jack
- Chopped green onion
- Chopped bell pepper
- Chopped jalapeno pepper
- Chopped cooked bacon
- hot sauce
What to Serve with Corn Casserole?
Corn Casserole is a popular Thanksgiving holiday side dish recipe that can be enjoyed all year round, especially when made lighter and healthier. This casserole is the perfect accompaniment alongside any savory protein including:
- Roast turkey or slow cooker turkey breast
- Pulled pork
- Pork tenderloin
- Chicken tenders
Ways to Use Corn Casserole Leftovers
Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen and then reheated in either the oven or microwave (affiliate link).
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Lightened Up Southern Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 package (8.5 ounces) cornbread muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) creamed corn
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan (affiliate link) with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, and egg until well blended. Stir in the corn muffin mix, creamed corn and corn kernels until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Divide into 8 even portions and serve.
Notes
- Shredded low fat cheese such as cheddar, jack or pepper jack
- Chopped green onion
- Chopped bell pepper
- Chopped jalapeno pepper
- Chopped cooked bacon
- hot sauce
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: From Mama’s Table to Mine (affiliate link) by Bobby Deen
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Could this be made in slow cooker?
I haven’t tried this in the slow cooker but believe it would work fine. The time it
takes will depend on the size of slow cooker you use. I’m guessing 2-3 hours on high or 4 to 5 hours on low or until set. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Thanks so much! I’m going to try this tonight so we can have dinner ready when we return from seeing holiday lights.
The slow cooker worked great. I made the recipe as written, except I make my own cream corn and “muffin mix”. I started the casserole on high for 45 mins., then 4.5 hrs on low (we are out a little longer than I had planned). I topped with cheese and turned the slow cooker (2 qt.) off. We loved it. It did get a little brown around the edges, but tasted great. I oiled the slow cooker liner, so cleanup was easy.
So glad it worked for you. Thanks so much for providing the details of how you did it!
This is exactly how I made this same recipe lighter. I’ve been making it this way for several months. It’s always been a dish at our family gatherings–no one knows the difference! Delicious. It will be on my Thanksgiving table this year.