Southern Corn and Rice Casserole
Southern Corn and Rice Casserole is a comforting, savory-sweet side dish from the American South, often found at potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings. It typically combines whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, rice, butter, and a creamy binder like sour cream or cream cheese, sometimes topped with cheese or a crunchy breadcrumb layer.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate dish with a moderate amount of fat, primarily from butter and dairy ingredients, and provides a modest amount of protein from the corn and any added cheese. A standard serving likely falls in the 300-400 calorie range, offering key nutrients like fiber from corn, calcium from dairy, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 210 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Folate | 85 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential 'potluck dish' that showcases the Southern tradition of transforming simple, staple ingredients into a rich, crowd-pleasing comfort food. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a plant-forward dish where corn provides a base of complex carbs and fiber, though its creamy additions significantly boost the calorie and fat content.
