“I learned this recipe (not this exact one perhaps) as a little girl when my grandma was still alive. “

🌽 Shoepeg Corn Casserole

A Southern favorite, this creamy Shoepeg Corn Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish. The combination of tender vegetables, cheesy filling, and a buttery cracker topping makes it perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potluck events.

📝 Ingredients

For the Filling:

For the Topping:

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prep the Veggies
   Dice the celery, onion, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
3. Mix the Filling
   In a large bowl, combine the celery, onion, red bell pepper, cheese, shoepeg corn, green beans, cream of celery soup, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended.
4. Layer in the Dish
   Pour the mixture into your greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
5. Make the Topping
   In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until combined.
6. Add the Topping
   Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake
   Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
8. Cool & Serve
   Let it rest for a few minutes before serving warm.