Cornaroni

Cornaroni is a household favorite that's made with canned corn, uncooked pasta, and cheese and easily bakes up extra creamy and delicious.

Cheesy Macaroni and Corn Casserole

I admit it, Cornaroni is a weird dish--cheesy corn and macaroni casserole just seems weird. But if you ask the family what everyone's favorite side dish is, I betcha this one makes the top 3.

This recipe has stood the test of time. My friend, Beth, made it for a harvest meal over 15 years ago, and I knew I had to have the recipe.

Over the years, Cornaroni has earned multiple purple ribbons at our local 4-H County Fair, graced our holiday table, and is on the list of must-eat dishes for the college kids when they come home for a long weekend.

This recipe is a shamefully simple, no-boil, baked macaroni cheese casserole. Just dump it all in a casserole dish and bake.

If you're like me and love a good pasta dish, check out some of my other favorites Easy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta, Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta, and Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Stove Top.

Macaroni Corn Casserole

Simple ingredients, a casserole dish, and a short stint in the oven creates a potluck rock star.

• Macaroni Noodles -- dry, and uncooked
• Butter -- Yes, a whole stick
• Velveeta Cheese -- Or other processed cheese
• Cream Style Corn -- Dump in the whole can, do not drain
• Canned Corn, undrained -- The liquid is important moisture for cooking the noodles
• Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese -- Gives more cheesy flavor to this cheesy macaroni and corn casserole

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How to Make Cornaroni

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter in a 9x13 casserole and allow it to melt in the pan while the oven preheats.
2. When the butter is melted, stir in the uncooked macaroni noodles, Velveeta cheese, cream style corn, and the canned corn with the liquid. Stir well.
3. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Stirring halfway through. Stir again as it gets nearly cooked to ensure even cooking. Cover the casserole loosely with foil if the casserole is getting brown.
4. When macaroni noodles are tender, sprinkle the top of the casserole with shredded cheese and allow to melt before serving.

Hint: Stir in a splash of milk, if needed, to create desired consistency.

Storing Cornaroni

Cover leftover Cornaroni with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. To reheat Cornaroni, add a splash of milk to make it creamy again and heat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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Food safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

Chuckie Hessong

Cornaroni

5 from 4 votes

Cornaroni is a household favorite that's made with canned corn, uncooked pasta, and cheese and easily bakes up extra creamy and delicious.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 269

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 stick Butter
• 1 ½ cup Macaroni Noodles uncooked
• 1 cup Velveeta Cheese cubed
• 1 can Cream Style Corn
• 1 can Canned Corn undrained
• ½ cup Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded

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Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter in a 9x13 casserole and allow it to melt in the pan while the oven preheats.
   1 stick Butter
2. When the butter is melted, stir in the uncooked macaroni noodles, Velveeta cheese, cream style corn, and the canned corn with the liquid. Stir well.
   1 ½ cup Macaroni Noodles, 1 cup Velveeta Cheese, 1 can Cream Style Corn, 1 can Canned Corn
3. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Stirring halfway through. Stir again as it gets nearly cooked to ensure even cooking. Cover the casserole loosely with foil if the casserole is getting brown.
4. When macaroni noodles are tender, sprinkle the top of the casserole with shredded cheese and allow to melt before serving.
   ½ cup Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Hint: Stir in a splash of milk, if needed, to create desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 0.5mg

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