Our Most-Saved Thanksgiving Recipe Is a Total Showstopper

Even if you’re a seasoned Thanksgiving host, you know it’s rare for two feasts to ever turn out exactly the same. Every year (after the post-turkey drowsiness has worn off), you assess what people loved, what didn’t quite work, and what simply wasn’t worth the effort. Some recipes make it into the keepsake files, while others get tossed—and, year after year, your spread only gets better.

Well, your search for a new Thanksgiving staple ends today. Why? Because we have a family-favorite recipe so dependable and delicious, it’s been saved more than any other Thanksgiving dish on our site.

Best of all, it’s as easy as they come, relying on pantry staples and premade mixes to come together in a *wink* jiffy. With over one hundred five-star reviews, this is a recipe you can confidently revisit every Turkey Day from now on.

Our Most-Saved Thanksgiving Recipe 

Our top-saved Thanksgiving recipe is a classic comfort food with a flavorful twist. It’s buttery, cheesy, rich, and creamy—and it is: Jiffy Corn Casserole.

Think of this dish as if a moist, tender cornbread were cooked in a 9×13-inch dish and served by the spoonful. Onions, peppers, and green chiles lend Southwestern flavors, while dollops of sour cream create tangy, rich pockets of creaminess throughout.

It’s not as sweet as some corn casseroles you may have tried, but instead delivers a savory, subtly spicy flavor that perfectly balances the sweet batter. And to really bring it home, the whole dish is crowned with a gorgeously golden Cheddar cheese crust that’s sure to catch every eye in the room.

“My mother won an award many, many years ago with this recipe in the Arizona Republic newspaper. I think it is delish and so different from a lot of other corn casseroles,” says recipe creator Janice Conley. “Everybody I know asks for this recipe, so I am giving it to everyone!”

This crowd-favorite casserole comes together in just three simple steps, yet it’s guaranteed to receive just as many compliments as the complicated, made-from-scratch sides beside it. Fuss-free and fabulous, this is the “perfect recipe to take for Thanksgiving!” raved user Denise Moffatt.

Tips for Making Our Jiffy Corn Casserole 

Because this casserole is so simple, you can easily customize it to suit your family’s tastes.

1. Adjust the spice to your liking. Depending on the green chiles you choose, it can be as mild or as spicy as you like. Many reviewers skip the pimentos and green peppers altogether.
2. Add a savory twist with bacon. “Add some crisp crumbled bacon and it is perfection,” suggested one Allrecipes member. The smoky, salty crunch pairs beautifully with the casserole’s creamy texture and sweet corn base.
3. Play with the creaminess. Not a fan of sour cream? You can omit it—or swap in ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt for a different kind of creamy appeal. Some cooks even stir the sour cream directly into the batter instead of dolloping it on top, creating richness in every bite.
4. Keep it from getting soggy. Drain the canned vegetables before adding them to the batter to ensure the casserole doesn’t come out wet. Otherwise, this recipe is top-notch as written—no tweaking required.

“I made this exactly as the recipe is written and it was wonderful,” said home cook silversky. “I am adding this to my collected recipes as one I will make again and again!”

So, go ahead and click that save button—this tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipe isn’t going anywhere.