Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1-quart casserole dish with butter.

Step 2

Beat the cream cheese, creamed corn, corn, cornmeal and chopped onion in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until combined.

Step 3

Remove the bowl from the mixer and add the milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, beaten egg, sugar and Cheddar. Season with the salt and pepper and stir with a rubber spatula until combined.

Step 4

Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and bake for 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.