The Easiest Thanksgiving Recipe Ever

My Go-To Scalloped Corn Casserole (The One Everyone Asks For)

Every family has that Thanksgiving dish.
The one that gets scraped clean before the turkey’s even carved.
The one people “just want a little taste” of… and then suddenly it’s gone.

This scalloped corn casserole is mine.

I started making it years ago because it was easy, inexpensive, and didn’t require me to babysit the oven all day. I kept making it because people won’t stop asking for it. And honestly? I love it because it’s one of those recipes that makes you look like you worked harder than you actually did.

Why This Recipe Works Every Time

Let’s be honest — Thanksgiving cooking is a marathon, not a sprint. Nobody needs another complicated recipe that uses 17 ingredients and three bowls.

This one checks all the boxes:

• Simple ingredients

• Quick prep

• Foolproof results

• Totally comfort food

The texture is soft and creamy on the inside with that golden, slightly crispy top that everyone secretly fights over. It’s rich without being heavy, savory with just the right touch of sweetness from the corn, and it pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, or even just a fork straight out of the pan (no judgment here).

The Real Reason I Love It

Beyond being delicious, this casserole is a crowd pleaser. And I’m all about things that bring people together — whether that’s a great home, a long dining table, or a simple dish that makes family slow down and stay awhile.

I’ve taken this to neighborhood gatherings, Friendsgivings, open house events, and family dinners — and it disappears every single time. It’s one of those recipes that doesn’t just feed people… it makes them linger, laugh, and go back for seconds.

And isn’t that what home is really about?

Your Turn to Make It

If you’re looking for a no-stress side dish that delivers on flavor and nostalgia, this is it.
Make it once… just be warned: you’ll be making it every year after that.

Consider yourself officially responsible for bringing the “famous” casserole next Thanksgiving. 😄