Scalloped Corn with Ritz Crackers
Scalloped Corn with Ritz Crackers and Bacon is a quick and easy spin on corn casserole. You just need six ingredients to make it.
It seems like everything got scalloped back in the 50s, 60s, and 70s! There was Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Scalloped Pineapple, Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes, and now Scalloped Corn.
I pulled this particular recipe out of my Grandma’s recipe collection. It’s a bit like creamed corn casserole, but instead of Jiffy mix, it has RITZ crackers to bind it together.
The addition of bacon takes it into “special” territory, which is perfect for a holiday. It pairs nicely with turkey, ham, beef roast, or whatever main dish graces your table.
How to make scalloped corn with RITZ Crackers
I love how simple this is:
- Cook the bacon, either on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Crush the RITZ crackers, either in the food processor or by pounding them in a plastic zip-top bag.
- Stir the bacon, cracker crumbs, and the rest of the ingredients together, and bake.
Tips for Cooking Bacon in the Oven
If I have more than 4 slices of bacon to fry, I usually turn to the oven. Here’s how I do it:
- Place a piece of foil on a sheet pan (for easy clean-up). Either place the bacon directly on the foil, or place a wire rack on top and place the bacon on there.
- Bake in a 400°F until crisp. The length of time varies quite a bit based on the brand and cut of bacon. Check it at 15 minutes and add time from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scalloped corn is best served hot out of the oven, so I don’t recommend making the dish ahead. However, you can prepare all of the ingredients (including the bacon and cracker crumbs) ahead of time, so you just need to stir everything together and bake it.
A food processor is the fastest way to create cracker crumbs. Add the Ritz crackers to the food processor, and pulse or process until the crackers are finely crushed into crumbs.
Alternatively, place the crackers in a large zip-top freezer bag, and pound with a heavy object until the crackers are crushed. A rolling pin, meat mallet, or even an unopened tin can work great for this.
Instead of Ritz cracker crumbs, you can use saltine cracker crumbs.
What to Serve with Scalloped Corn
Scalloped Corn pairs very nicely with turkey, ham, beef roast, lamb, etc. Here are a few more ideas for sides that I love:
- Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
- Easy Green Bean Casserole
- Velveeta Broccoli Casserole
📖 Recipe
Scalloped Corn with Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 3 (14.75 oz) cans creamed corn
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 3 cups butter cracker crumbs (I used Ritz®, about 3 sleeves crushed in the food processor)
- 1 cup milk
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- For garnish: fresh chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the creamed corn, eggs, and butter. Stir in the cracker crumbs, milk, and bacon.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until light brown around the edges.
- Remove the scalloped corn from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired, and serve.
I need this recipe gluten free…
Hi Becky, I’m not sure that I can confidently give you a gluten free alternative as I haven’t tried it. I suspect that gluten free breadcrumbs *could* work but again, I haven’t tried it so I don’t want to lead you astray!